Toro 04019, 04024, 04025, Greensmaster Flex 18, Greensmaster Flex 21 Operator's Manual

FormNo.3367-381RevB

Greensmaster

®

Flex18orFlex21

Walk-BehindMower

ModelNo.04019—SerialNo.311000001andUp

ModelNo.04024—SerialNo.311000001andUp

ModelNo.04025—SerialNo.311000001andUp

ToregisteryourproductordownloadanOperator'sManualorPartsCatalogatnocharge,gotowww.T oro.com.OriginalInstructions(EN)

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specicDeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwitha
sparkarrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCalifornia
PublicResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperate
theengineonanyforest-covered,brush-covered,or
grass-coveredland.Otherstatesorfederalareas
mayhavesimilarlaws.

ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadian
ICES-002.

Introduction

Thismachineisawalk-behind,reel-bladelawnmower
intendedtobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperatorsin
commercialapplications.Itisprimarilydesignedfor
cuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawnsinparks,golf
courses,sportselds,andoncommercialgrounds.Itis
notdesignedforcuttingbrush,mowinggrassandother
growthalongsidehighways,orforagriculturaluses.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury
andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating
theproductproperlyandsafely.

YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comfor
productandaccessoryinformation,helpndinga
dealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.

Figure1

1.Locationofthemodelandserialnumbers-Tractionunit

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseserious
injuryordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended
precautions.

Figure2

1.Safetyalertsymbol.

Thismanualusestwootherwordstohighlight
information.Importantcallsattentiontospecial
mechanicalinformationandNoteemphasizesgeneral
informationworthyofspecialattention.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready .

Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.

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Contents

Introduction.................................................................2

Safety...........................................................................4

SafeOperatingPractices.......................................4

ToroMowerSafety...............................................5

SoundPowerLevel-Flex18..................................6

SoundPressureLevel-Flex18...............................6

VibrationLevel-Flex18.......................................6

SoundPowerLevel-Flex21..................................6

SoundPressureLevel-Flex21...............................7

VibrationLevel-Flex21........................................7

SafetyandInstructionalDecals.............................7

Setup............................................................................9

1InstallingtheCuttingUnittotheTraction

Unit................................................................10

2InstallingtheHandle........................................11

3InstallingtheKickstandforFlex18Mowers

Only...............................................................11

4AdjustingtheHandle.......................................12

5InstallingtheTransportWheels........................12

6CheckingFluidLevels......................................13

7InstallingtheGrassBasket...............................13

ProductOverview......................................................15

Controls.............................................................15

Specications.....................................................16

Attachments/Accessories...................................16

Operation...................................................................17

ThinkSafetyFirst...............................................17

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel............................17

FillingtheFuelTank...........................................17

CheckingtheInterlockSwitchOperation............18

StartingandStoppingtheEngine........................18

TransportOperation..........................................18

PreparingtoMow...............................................19

MowingOperation.............................................19

Maintenance...............................................................21

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)................21

DailyMaintenanceChecklist...............................22

EngineMaintenance...............................................23

EngineOil..........................................................23

ServicingtheAirCleaner....................................24

ReplacingtheSparkPlug....................................24

FuelSystemMaintenance.......................................25

CleaningtheFuelFilter.......................................25

ElectricalSystemMaintenance................................26

ServicingtheInterlockSwitch............................26

DriveSystemMaintenance.....................................26

CheckingtheTransmissionFluidLevel...............26

ChangingtheTransmissionFluid........................27

BrakeMaintenance.................................................27

AdjustingtheService/ParkingBrake...................27

BeltMaintenance....................................................28

AdjustingtheBelts.............................................28

ControlsSystemMaintenance.................................31

AdjustingtheTractionControl...........................31

AdjustingtheReelControl..................................31

Storage.......................................................................32

3

Safety

–Refueloutdoorsonlyanddonotsmokewhile

refuelling.

ThismachinemeetsorexceedsCENstandard
EN836:1997,ISOstandard5395:1990,andANSI
B71.4-2004specicationsineffectatthetimeof
productionwhentheOperatorPresenceKit,PartNo.
105-5333isinstalled.

Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororowner
canresultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay
attentiontothesafetyalert
CAUTION,WARNING,orDANGER-“personalsafety
instruction."Failuretocomplywiththeinstructionmay
resultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

symbol,whichmeans

SafeOperatingPractices

ThefollowinginstructionsarefromtheCENstandard
EN836:1997,ISOstandard5395:1990,andANSI
B71.4-2004.

Training

•ReadtheOperator’sManualandothertraining
materialcarefully .Befamiliarwiththecontrols,
safetysigns,andtheproperuseoftheequipment.

•Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwiththese
instructionstouseorservicethemower.Local
regulationsmayrestricttheageoftheoperator.

•Nevermowwhilepeople,especiallychildren,orpets
arenearby .

•Keepinmindthattheoperatororuserisresponsible
foraccidentsorhazardsoccurringtootherpeopleor
theirproperty.

•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor
accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselforherself,
otherpeople,orproperty.

Preparation

•Whilemowing,alwayswearsubstantialfootwear,
longtrousers,hardhat,safetyglasses,andear
protection.Longhair,looseclothing,orjewelrymay
gettangledinmovingparts.Donotoperatethe
equipmentwhenbarefootorwearingopensandals.

•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipment
istobeusedandremoveallobjectswhichmaybe
thrownbythemachine.

•Warning-Fuelishighlyammable.Takethe
followingprecautions:

–Addfuelbeforestartingtheengine.Never

removethecapofthefueltankoraddfuelwhile
theengineisrunningorwhentheengineishot.

–Iffuelisspilled,donotattempttostartthe

enginebutmovethemachineawayfromthe
areaofspillageandavoidcreatinganysourceof
ignitionuntilfuelvaporshavedissipated.

–Replaceallfueltanksandcontainercapssecurely.

•Replacefaultysilencers.

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories
andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand
safelyperformthejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesand
attachmentsapprovedbythemanufacturer.

•Checkthatoperator’spresencecontrols,safety
switchesandshieldsareattachedandfunctioning
properly.Donotoperateunlesstheyarefunctioning
properly.

Operation

•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere
dangerouscarbonmonoxidefumescancollect.

•Mowonlyindaylightoringoodarticiallight.

•Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,disengageall
bladeattachmentclutches,shiftintoneutral,and
engagetheparkingbrake.

•Stayalertforholesintheterrainandotherhidden
hazards.

•Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingornearroadways.

•Stopthebladesrotatingbeforecrossingsurfaces
otherthangrass.

•Whenusinganyattachments,neverdirectdischarge
ofmaterialtowardbystandersnorallowanyonenear
themachinewhileinoperation.

•Neveroperatethemachinewithdamagedguards,
shields,orwithoutsafetyprotectivedevicesinplace.
Besureallinterlocksareattached,adjustedproperly ,
andfunctioningproperly .

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsor
overspeedtheengine.Operatingtheengineat
excessivespeedmayincreasethehazardofpersonal
injury.

•Beforeleavingtheoperator’sposition:

–stoponlevelground;

–Storefuelincontainersspecicallydesignedfor

thispurpose.

–disengagethepowertake-offandlowerthe

attachments;

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–changeintoneutralandsettheparkingbrake;

–stoptheengine.

•Disengagedrivetoattachmentswhentransporting
ornotinuse.

•Stoptheengineanddisengagedrivetoattachment

–beforerefuelling;

–beforeremovingthegrasscatcher/catchers;

–beforemakingheightadjustmentunless

adjustmentcanbemadefromtheoperator’s
position.

–beforeclearingblockages;

–beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthe

mower;

–afterstrikingaforeignobjectorifanabnormal

vibrationoccurs.Inspectthemowerfordamage
andmakerepairsbeforerestartingandoperating
theequipment.

•Reducethethrottlesettingbeforestoppingengine
and,iftheengineisprovidedwithafuelshut-off
valve,turnthevalveoffattheconclusionofmowing.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunit.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns
andcrossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopreelsifnot
mowing.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall
hardwareandhydraulicttingstightened.Replaceall
wornordamagedpartsanddecals.

•Ifthefueltankhastobedrained,dothisoutdoors.

•Becarefulduringadjustmentofthemachineto
prevententrapmentofthengersbetweenmoving
bladesandxedpartsofthemachine.

•Disengagedrives,disengagethecuttingunit,set
parkingbrake,stopengineanddisconnectsparkplug
wire.Waitforallmovementtostopbeforeadjusting,
cleaningorrepairing.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromcuttingunit,drives,
mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.Cleanup
oilorfuelspillage.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith
storedenergy.

•Disconnectbatteryandremovesparkplugwire
beforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnectthenegative
terminalrstandthepositivelast.Reconnect
positiverstandnegativelast.

•Usecarewhencheckingthereel.W earglovesand
usecautionwhenservicingthem.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.If
possible,donotmakeadjustmentswiththeengine
running.

•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceof
alcoholordrugs

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If
lightningisseenorthunderisheardinthearea,do
notoperatethemachine;seekshelter.

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine
intoatrailerortruck

•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewstighttobesurethe
equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.

•Neverstoretheequipmentwithfuelinthetank
insideabuildingwherefumesmayreachanopen
ameorspark.

•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinany
enclosure.

•Toreducetherehazard,keeptheengine,silencer,
batterycompartmentandfuelstorageareafreeof
grass,leaves,orexcessivegrease.

ToroMowerSafety

Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecic
toToroproductsorothersafetyinformationthatyou
mustknowthatisnotincludedintheCEN,ISO ,or
ANSIstandard.

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.

Useofthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended
usecouldprovedangeroustouserandbystanders.

•Knowhowtostoptheenginequickly.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhilewearingtennis
shoesorsneakers.

•Wearingsafetyshoesandlongpantsisadvisableand
requiredbysomelocalordinancesandinsurance
regulations.

•Handlegasolinecarefully.Wipeupanyspills.

•Checkthesafetyinterlockswitchesdailyforproper
operation.Ifaswitchshouldfail,replacetheswitch
beforeoperatingthemachine.

•Checkthegrasscatcherfrequentlyforwearor
deterioration.

•Alwaysstandbehindthehandlewhenstartingand
operatingthemachine.

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•Tostartandstoptheengine:

–Openfuelshut-offvalve.

–Verifythatthetractionandreeldrivecontrol

leversonhandleareinNeutralposition.

–Movetheon/offswitch,locatedonthecontrol

panel,toONposition,setchoketofullchoke
position(coldstart)andthrottletohalfthrottle.

–Pullstartercordtostartengine.

–MovethrottletoSlowandon/offswitchtoOff

positiontostopengine.

•Totransportmowerfromoneareatoanother:

–Installtransportwheels.

–Disengagereeldrive.

–Startengine.

–Pressdownonhandletoraisefrontofmower

andengagetractiondrive.

•Beforebeginningmowingoperation:

–Disengagetractiondrive.

–Stopengine.

–Removetransportwheels.

–Startengine

–Engagereeldrive.

•Usingthemachinedemandsattention.T oprevent
lossofcontrol:

–Donotdriveclosetosandtraps,ditches,creeks,

orotherhazards.

–Reducespeedwhenmakingsharpturns.Avoid

suddenstopsandstarts.

–Whennearorcrossingroads,alwaysyieldthe

right-of-way.

•Thegrassbasketmustbeinplace,duringthe
mowingoperation,formaximumsafety.Shutthe
engineoffbeforeemptyingthebasket.

•Donottouchtheengine,mufer,orexhaustpipe
whiletheengineisrunningorsoonafterithas
stoppedbecausetheseareascouldbehotenough
tocauseburns.

•Whenapersonorpetappearsunexpectedlyin
ornearthemowingarea,stopmowing.Careless
operation,combinedwithterrainangles,ricochets,
orimproperlypositionedguardscanleadtothrown
objectinjuries.Donotresumemowinguntilthe
areaiscleared.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Checkallfuellinesfortightnessandwearona
regularbasis.Tightenorrepairthemasneeded.

•Iftheenginemustberunningtoperforma
maintenanceadjustment,keephands,feet,clothing,
andanypartsofthebodyawayfromthecuttingunit,
attachmentsandanymovingparts.Keepeveryone
away.

•Toensuresafetyandaccuracy,haveanAuthorized
ToroDistributorcheckthemaximumenginespeed
withatachometer.Maximumgovernedenginespeed
shouldbe3600RPM.

•Ifmajorrepairsareeverneededorifassistanceis
desired,contactanAuthorizedToroDistributor.

•UseonlyToro-approvedattachmentsand
replacementparts.Thewarrantymaybevoidedif
usedwithunapprovedattachments.

SoundPowerLevel-Flex18

Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof96dBA,
whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.

Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinEN11094.

SoundPressureLevel-Flex18

Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’s
earof84dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)
of1dBA.

Soundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinEN836.

VibrationLevel-Flex18

Hand-Arm

Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=2.36m/s

Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=2.47m/s

UncertaintyValue(K)=0.5m/s

Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinEN836.

2

2

SoundPowerLevel-Flex21

Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof97dBA,
whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.

Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinEN11094.

2

6

SoundPressureLevel-Flex21

VibrationLevel-Flex21

Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’s
earof92dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)
of1dBA.

Soundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinEN836.

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaof
potentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.

Hand-Arm

Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=2.36m/s

Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=2.47m/s

UncertaintyValue(K)=0.5m/s

2

Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinEN836.

115-1615

1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.

2

2

115-1613

1.Warning—readthe

Operator’sManual.

2.Warning—remove
thesparkplugwire
beforeperformingany
maintenanceonthe
machine.

1.Entanglementhazard—stayawayfrommovingparts.

3.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
asafedistancefromthe
machine.

4.Cutting,dismemberment
hazardofhandor
foot—stayawayfrom
movingparts.

93-9356

1.Fast

2.Continuousvariable
setting

93-6085

3.Slow

1.Engine—stop2.Engine—run

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112-9408

1.Useunleadedgasoline.

105-2411

1.Transmissionoil

93-9886

104-2617

1.Tractiondrive4.Forward

2.Reeldrive5.Leverengaged

3.Neutral6.Leverdisengaged

104-2618

1.Parkingbrake3.Engage

2.Disengage

115-1614

1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistancefrom

2.Warning—donotoperatethemachineunlessyouaretrained.

themachine.

4.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsin
place.

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Setup

LooseParts

Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.

ProcedureDescription

1
2

3

4

5

6

7

Qty.

Bolt,M10x25mm2Installthecuttingunittothetractionunit

Handle1Installthehandle.

Kickstandassembly1
Spring
Smallspacer
Largespacer1
Largebolt(M8–1.25x100)
Smallbolt(M8–1.25x030)
Locknut(M8x1.25)
Washer(M8)

Nopartsrequired

Transportwheels(OptionalTransport
WheelKit,Model04123)

Nopartsrequired

Grassbasket

1
1

InstallthekickstandforFlex18Mowers

1
1
2
2

–

2Installthetransportwheels.

–

1Installthegrassbasket.

Only.

Adjustthehandle.

Checktheengineoilandtransmission
uidlevels

Use

MediaandAdditionalParts

Description

Operator’sManual
EngineOperator’sManual
PartsCatalog
OperatorTrainingMaterial
CerticateofCompliance

Qty.

Use

1
1
1
1
1

Readorviewbeforeoperatingthemachine

9

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.

1

InstallingtheCuttingUnitto
theTractionUnit

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

2Bolt,M10x25mm

1.Placethemoweronitsdrumsonalevelsurface.

2.Lowerkickstand.Inserta1/4"dia.pinorequivalent
intoframeholeabovekickstandmountingbolt
(Figure3).

Figure3

1.1/4"Pin

2.Handle

3.Kickstand

Figure4

1.Transmissioncoupling

4.Rotatethetractionunitframe(Figure5)forward
untilitengagesthecuttingunitpivotarms.

5.Securethetractionunitframetothecuttingunit
pivotarmswith(2)M10x25mmbolts(Figure5)

Figure5

1.Cuttingunitpivotarms

2.Tractionunitframe

3.Bolts

3.Pushthecuttingunitunderthetractionunitand
thentothelefttoengagethetransmissioncoupling
(Figure4).

Note:Whentighteningthepivotarmmounting
fasteners,useanadjustableendwrenchtoholdthe
pivotarmparalleltothesideplate(Figure6)

10

1.Lefthandleend

2.Supportarm

Figure8

3.Pivotpin

4.Locknut

Figure6

2

InstallingtheHandle

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1Handle

Procedure

1.Removetheangelocknutfromtheboltandpivot
pinoneachsideofthemower(

Figure7).

3.Squeezethehandleendsinwardandinstallthemon
thestepofthepivotpin(

4.Securethehandletotheboltandpivotpinwiththe
angelocknut(Figure8).

5.Locatecabletielooselysecuringthrottlecableto
wireharness.Positioncabletieapproximatelyone
inchbehindtransmissionandtightencabletie.

Figure8).

3

InstallingtheKickstandfor
Flex18MowersOnly

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1Kickstandassembly

1

Spring

1

Smallspacer

1Largespacer

1

Largebolt(M8–1.25x100)

1

Smallbolt(M8–1.25x030)

2

Locknut(M8x1.25)

2

Washer(M8)

Figure7

1.Flangelocknut2.Pivotpin

2.Insertthehandleendsthroughtheslotsinthehandle
supportarms(Figure8).

Procedure

1.Positionthekickstandbetweenthetabsontherear
oftheframe.

2.Installawasher(M8)ontothesmallbolt(M8–1.25
x030).Installtherightsideofthekickstandtothe

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framewiththeboltandwasher,thesmallspacer,
andlocknut(M8–1.25)(Figure9).Ensurethebolt
isinstalledfromtheinsideoftheframeasshown

Figure9.

in

3.Installawasher(M8)ontothelargebolt(M8–1.25x

100).

4.Installthespacerintothespringandinstallthelarge
bolt(M8–1.25x100)intothespacer.

Important:Wheninstallingthespring,place
oneendofthespringundertherearframe

Figure9).

(

5.Installtheleftsideofthekickstandtotheframe
withtheboltandwasher,thelargespacerandspring,
andlocknut(M8–1.25)(Figure9).Ensurethebolt
isinstalledfromtheinsideoftheframeasshown

Figure9.

in

Figure10

1.Spring

2.Springendunderthe
frame

3.Nutrunner

4.Movethespringendunder
thekickstandspacer.

4

AdjustingtheHandle

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

1.Removehairpincottersfromringpinsoneachside
ofmower(Figure11).

Figure9

1.Lefthandleend5.Largebolt(M8–1.25x

2.Locknut(M8–1.25)6.Spring

3.Smallspacer

4.Washer(M8)8.Ssmallbolt(M8–1.25x

100)

7.Largespacer

030)

6.Placeanutrunnerovertheendofthespringpointing
towardstherearandmovetheendofthespringover
andunderthekickstandspacer(Figure10).

Figure11

1.Ringpins

2.Whilesupportinghandle,removeringpinsfrom
eachsideandraiseorlowerhandletodesired
operatingposition(Figure11).

3.Reinstallringpinsandhairpincotters.

12

5

InstallingtheTransport
Wheels

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

Transportwheels(OptionalTransportWheelKit,

2

Model04123)

Procedure

1.Pushkickstanddownwithfootandpullupon
handlesupportuntilkickstandhasrotatedforward,
overcenter(Figure12).

Figure13

1.Lockingclip

3.Rotatewheelbackandforthuntilitslidescompletely
ontoaxleandlockingclipissecuredingrooveon
axleshaft.

Figure12

1.Kickstand

2.Presswheellockingcliptowardthecenterofwheel
andslidewheelontohexshaft(Figure13).

4.Repeatprocedureonoppositesideofmachine.

5.Inatethetiresto12-15psi.

6.Carefullyliftuponhandlesupporttoreleasekick
stand.

6

CheckingFluidLevels

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

1.Checktheengineoillevel,refertoCheckingthe
EngineOilLevel.

2.Checkthetransmissionuidlevel,refertoChecking
theTransmissionFluidLevel.

13

7

InstallingtheGrassBasket

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1

Grassbasket

Procedure

Graspbasketbytoplipandslidebasketframeintothe
receivers(Figure14).

1.Grassbasket

Figure14

2.Basketreceivers

14

ProductOverview

G009976

1

2

3

4

5

Figure15

1.Handle

2.Controlpanel6.Grassbasket

3.Engine7.Fueltank

4.Transportwheels

Controls

5.Cuttingunit

TractionandReelDriveEngagement
Lever

Thetractionandreeldriveengagementlever(Figure16)
islocatedonfrontrightsideofcontrolpanel.Traction
leverhastwopositions:NeutralandForward.Pushing
leverforwardengagestractiondrive.

Thereeldriveleverhastwopositions:Engageand
Disengage.Movetopoflevertothelefttoengagereel
orbacktoneutraltodisengagereel.

Service/ParkingBrake

Theservice/parkingbrake(Figure16)islocatedonleft
frontsideofcontrolpanel.Pullingtheleverbackover
centerwillsettheparkingbrake.Brakemustbereleased
beforetractiondriveisengaged.

On/OffSwitch

Theon/offswitch(Figure16)islocatedontopof
controlpanel.MoveswitchtoOnpositiontostart
engineandOfftostopengine.

HourMeter

Thehourmeter(Figure16),locatedontopofthe
controlpanel,indicatesthetotalhoursofmachine
operation.

OperatorPresenceControl

Figure16

1.Throttlecontrol

2.Traction&reeldrive
engagementlever

3.Service/parkingbrake

4.On/offswitch

5.Hourmeter

ThrottleControl

Thethrottlecontrol(Figure16)islocatedonrearright
sideofcontrolpanel.Leverconnectstoandoperates
throttlelinkagetocarburetor.Enginespeedcanbe
variedfrom2400RPMto3600RPM.

Theoptionaloperatorpresencecontrolmustbeengaged
beforeengagingthetractionleverortheenginewillstop.

ChokeLever

Thechokelever(Figure17)islocatedonleftfrontof
engine.Leverhastwopositions:RunandChoke.Move
thechokelevertothehalf-openpositionwhenstarting
acoldengine.AfterenginestartsmovelevertoRun
position.

1.Chokelever2.Fuelshut-offvalve

Figure17

15

FuelShut-OffValve

G009975

1

Kickstand

Thefuelshut-offvalve(Figure17)islocatedonleft
frontofengine.Valvehastwopositions:Closedand
Open.Movelevertoclosedpositionwhenstoring
ortransportingmachine.Openvalvebeforestarting
engine.

RecoilStarter

Pullrecoilstarterhandle(Figure18)tostartengine.

Thekickstand(Figure19)ismountedtorearofmachine
andisusedtoraiserearofmachineforinstallationor
removaloftransportwheels.

Figure19

1.Kickstand

Specications

Attachments/Accessories

Figure18

1.Recoilstarter

Flex21Flex18

Width

Height

Lengthwithbasket

Netweight

Widthofcut21inches(53.3cm)18inches(45.7cm)

Heightofcut1/16to19/64inches(1.5to7.5mm)with

Clipfrequency11blade(standard):.14inch11blade(standard):.14inch

35-1/2inches(90.1cm)32inches(81.3cm)

41–1/4inches(104.8cm)41–1/2inches(105.4cm)

61–1/2inches(156.2cm)61inches(155cm)

Model04024–185lb(84kg)Model04019–175lb(79kg)

Model04202–82lb(37kg)Model04206–82lb(37kg)

Model04025–185lb(84kg)Model04207–89lb(40kg)

Model04208–89lb(40kg)

Micro-Cutbedknife

1/16to19/64inches(1.5to7.5mm)withMicro-Cut
bedknife

AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesareavailableforusewiththemachineto
enhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contactyour
AuthorizedServiceDealerorDistributororgoto
www.Toro.comforalistofallapprovedattachments
andaccessories.

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Operation

g014638

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

DANGER

Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosion
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan
damageproperty.

ThinkSafetyFirst

Pleasecarefullyreadallofthesafetyinstructionsand
decalsinthesafetysection.Knowingthisinformation
couldhelpyouorbystandersavoidinjury.

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel

Checktheengineoillevelbeforeeachuseorevery8
operatinghours,refertoCheckingtheEngineOilLevel.

FillingtheFuelTank

Important:Neverusemethanol,gasoline

containingmethanol,gasoholcontainingmore
than10%ethanol,gasolineadditives,premium
gasoline,orwhitegasbecausethefuelsystem
couldbedamaged.Donotmixoilwithgasoline.

•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanygasoline
thatspills.

•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add
gasolinetothefueltankuntilthelevelis1inch
(25mm)belowthebottomofthellerneck.
Thisemptyspaceinthetankallowsgasoline
toexpand.

•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay
awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline
fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand
keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Neverbuy
morethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.

•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersontheground
awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicle
oronatruckortrailerbedbecauseinterior
carpetsorplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulate
thecontainerandslowthelossofanystatic
charge.

Figure20

1.Fueltankcap

WARNING

Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.
Long-termexposuretovaporscancauseserious
injuryandillness.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor
conditioneropening .

•Keepgasawayfromeyesandskin.

•Whenpractical,removegas-powered
equipmentfromthetruckortrailerandrefuel
theequipmentwithitswheelsontheground.

•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable
container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispenser
nozzle.

•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbeused,
keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe
fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil
fuelingiscomplete.

1.Cleanaroundfueltankcapandremovecapfrom
tank(Figure20).Usingunleadedgasoline,llfuel
tanknohigherthantobottomoflterscreen.Do
notoverll.

2.Installfueltankcapandwipeupanyspilledgasoline.

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CheckingtheInterlockSwitch
Operation

5.Iftheenginedoesnotshutoff,theinterlock
switchneedsservice.Correcttheproblembefore
operating.

CAUTION

Ifsafetyinterlockswitchesaredisconnectedor
damagedthemachinecouldoperateunexpectedly
causingpersonalinjury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches
dailyandreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore
operatingthemachine.

TractionInterlockSwitch

1.Pushkickstanddownwithfootandpullupon
handlesupportuntilkickstandhasrotatedforward,
overcenter(Figure21).

6.Carefullyliftuponhandletoreleasekickstand.

StartingandStoppingthe
Engine

Note:Forillustrationsanddescriptionsofthecontrols

referencedinthissection,refertotheControlws
sectioninOperation.

StartingtheEngine

Note:Makesuresparkplugwireisinstalledonspark

plug.

1.Makesuretractionandreeldriveleversarein
Disengagedposition.

Note:Enginewillnotstartiftractionleverisin
theengagedposition.

2.Openthefuelshut-offvalveontheengine.

3.Movetheon/offswitchtotheOnposition.

4.MovethethrottlecontroltotheFastposition.

Figure21

1.Kickstand

2.PlacetractionleverintoEngagepositionandengine
controlsinstartingposition.

3.Attempttostartengine.Engineshouldnotstart.
Ifenginestarts,theinterlockswitchneedsservice.
Correcttheproblembeforeoperating.Referto
ServicingInterlockSwitch.

4.Carefullyliftuponhandletoreleasekickstand.

BrakeInterlockSwitch

1.Pushkickstanddownwithfootandpullupon
handlesupportuntilkickstandhasrotatedforward,
overcenter(Figure21).

5.Movethechokelevertothehalf-openposition
whenstartingacoldengine.Thechokemaynotbe
requiredwhenstartingawarmengine.

6.Pulltherecoilstarterhandleoutuntilpositive
engagementresults,thenpullitvigorouslytostart
theengine.Openthechokeasenginewarmsup.

Important:Donotpullrecoilropetoitslimit
orletgoofstarterhandlewhenropeispulled
outbecauseropemaybreakorrecoilassembly
maybedamaged.

StoppingtheEngine

1.Movethetractionandreeldrivecontrolstothe
Disengagedposition,thethrottlecontroltoSlow,
andtheon/offswitchtoOff.

2.Pullthemoldedsparkplugwireoffofthespark
plugtopreventthepossibilityofaccidentalstarting
beforestoringmachine.

3.Closethefuelshut-offvalvebeforestoringor
transportingmowerinavehicle.

2.Starttheengine.

3.MovethebrakelevertotheEngageposition.

4.MovetractionleverintoEngageposition,engine
mustshutoff.

TransportOperation

Note:Donotrunthemowerenginewhiletransporting

itinatransporttrailerbecausedamagecanoccurto
themower.

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Ifoptionaltransportwheelsarenotgoingtobe
installed,proceedtostep4.

1.Pushkickstanddownwithfootandpullupon
handlesupportuntilkickstandhasrotatedforward,
overcenter.

2.Installthetransportwheels.

3.Toreleasekickstand,pulluponhandleandlower
rearofmowerontotransportwheels.

4.Ensuretractionandreeldrivecontrolsarein
Disengagepositionandstartengine.

5.SetthrottlecontroltoSlow ,tipfrontofmachineup
graduallyengagetractiondriveandslowlyincrease
enginespeed.

6.Adjustthrottletooperatemoweratdesiredground
speedandtransportmowertodesireddestination.

PreparingtoMow

1.ReturntractioncontrollevertoDisengage,throttle
toSlowandstopengine.

2.Pushkickstanddownwithfootandpullupon
handlesupportuntilkickstandhasrotatedforward,
overcenter.

byraisingthecuttingreel(pushingthehandledown)
andturningonthetractiondrum.Mowingshouldbe
doneatanormalwalkingpace.Fastspeedssavesvery
littletimeandwillresultinaninferiormowingjob.

Toassistinmaintainingastraightlineacrossthegreen
andtokeepthemachineanequaldistancefromthe
edgeofthepreviouscut,usethealignmentstripeson
thebasket(Figure22).

Figure22

1.Alignmentstripes

3.Removetransportwheels.

4.Releasekickstand.

MowingOperation

Properuseofthemachineprovidesthesmoothestturf
cuttingavailable.

Important:Grassclippingsactasalubricant
whenmowing.Excessiveoperationofthecutting
unitwiththeabsenceofgrassclippingscan
damagethecuttingunit.

PriortoMowing

Besurethemoweriscarefullyadjustedandissetevenly
onbothsidesofthereel.Impropermoweradjustment
ismagniedintheappearanceoftheclippedturf.
Removeallforeignobjectsfromturfpriortomowing.
Makesureeveryone,especiallychildrenandpets,are
clearoftheworkarea.

ControlOperation

Tooperatethecontrolswhilemowing:

1.Starttheengine,setthethrottleatreducedspeed,
pushdownonhandletoraisecuttingunit,move
tractionlevertoEngagedpositionandtransport
mowerontocollarofgreen(

2.MovetractionlevertoDisengagedpositionand
Engagereeldrivelever(

Figure23).

Figure23).

MethodofMowing

Thegreensshouldbemowedinastraightbackand
forthdirectionacrossthegreen.Avoidcircularmowing
orturningthemowerongreensareassincescufngmay
occur.Turningthemowershouldbedoneoffthegreen

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Figure23

1.Tractiondrive-neutral3.Tractiondrive-engaged

2.Tractiondriveneutral&
reeldriveoff

(transport)

4.Tractiondrive&reeldrive
engaged

3.MovetractionlevertoEngagedposition,increase
throttlespeeduntilthemoweristravelingatthe
desiredgroundspeed,drivethemoweroutontothe
greenarea,lowerthefrontofthemowerdownand
commenceoperation(

Figure23).

AfterMowing

1.Driveoffgreen,movereeldriveandtractioncontrol
leverstoDisengageandstoptheengine.

2.Emptythegrasscatcherofclippings,installgrass
catcherandcommencetransportoperation.

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Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst8hours

Aftertherst25hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every25hours

Every50hours

Every100hours

Every800hours

Beforestorage

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changetheengineoil.

•Cleanthefuellter.

•Changethetransmissionuid.

•Checktheengineoillevel.

•Cleantheaircleaner(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Changetheengineoil.

•Cleanthefuellter.

•Checkthetransmissionuidlevel.

•Checkthepaperairlterelementandreplaceasrequired(moreoftenindirtyor
dustyconditions).

•Checkthesparkplug.

•Changethetransmissionuid.(Or2years,whicheveroccursrst)

•Paintchippedsurfaces.

Important:Refertoyourengineoperator’smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

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DailyMaintenanceChecklist

Important:Duplicatethispageforroutineuse.

Maintenance
CheckItem

Checkthe
safetyinterlock
operation.

Checktheparking
brakeoperation.

Checkthatpivot
jointsoperate
freely.

Checkthefuel
level.

Checktheengine
oillevel.

Checktheair
lter.

Cleantheengine
coolingns.

Checkforunusual
enginenoises.

Checkforunusual
operatingnoises.

Checkthe
reel-to-bedknife
adjustment.

Checkthe
height-of-cut
adjustment.

Touchup
damagedpaint.

Fortheweekof:

Mon.Tues.Wed.Thurs.Fri.

Sat.Sun.

NotationforAreasofConcern

Inspectionperformedby:

ItemDate

Information

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EngineMaintenance

EngineOil

Thecrankcasemustbelledwithapproximately20
uidouncesofproperviscosityoilbeforestaring.The
engineusesanyhigh-qualityoilhavingtheAmerican
PetroleumInstitute-APl-“serviceclassication"SF,
SG,SHorSJ .Oilviscosity-weight-mustbeselected
accordingtoambienttemperature.Figure24illustrates
thetemperature/viscosityrecommendations.

Figure25

1.Oillevelgauge

2.Removeoillevelgaugebyrotatingit
counterclockwise.

2.Drainplug

Figure24

Note:Usingmulti-gradeoils(5W-20,10W-30,and

10W-40)willincreaseoilconsumption.Checktheoil
levelmorefrequentlywhenusingthem.

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Note:Thebesttimetochecktheengineoiliswhenthe
engineiscoolbeforeithasbeenstartedfortheday.Ifit
hasalreadybeenrun,allowtheoiltodrainbackdown
tothesumpforatleast10minutesbeforechecking.If
theoillevelisatorbelowthe“L”markonthedipstick,
addoiltobringtheoilleveltothe“H”mark.DONOT
OVERFILL.Iftheoillevelisbetweenthe“H”and“L”
marks,nooiladditionisrequired.

1.Removethetransportwheels(ifinstalled),position
themowersotheengineislevelandcleanaroundoil
levelgauge(

Figure25).

3.Wipeoillevelgaugecleanandinsertitintoller
port.Donotscrewintoport.Thenremoveand
checklevelofoil.Iflevelislow,addonlyenough
oiltoraiseleveluntilitisbetweenthe“H”and“L”
marksonthegauge(
oil.Donotoverll.

4.Reinstalloillevelgaugeandwipeupanyspilledoil.

Figure26).Rechecklevelof

Figure26

ChangingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours

Every50hours

1.Startandrunengineforafewminutestowarmthe
engineoil.

2.Placeadrainpanatrearofmachineunderdrainplug
(Figure25).Removedrainplug.

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3.Pushdownonhandletotipmowerandengine
backward,allowingalloiltorunintodrainpan.

4.Installdrainplugandrellcrankcasewiththe
speciedoil;refertoCheckingtheOilLevel.

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Every25hours

Every100hours

1.Makesurewireisoffsparkplug.

2.Removewingnutssecuringaircleanercovertoair
cleanerandremovecover.Cleancoverthoroughly

Figure27).

(

Figure27

1.Aircleanercover

Figure28

1.Foamelement2.Paperelement

4.Whenservicingfoamelement,checkconditionof
paperelement.Replaceasrequired.

Note:Donotusecompressedairtocleanthepaper
element.

5.Installfoamelement,paperelement,andaircleaner
cover.

Important:Donotoperatetheenginewithout
theaircleanerelementbecauseextremeengine
wearanddamagewilllikelyresult.

ReplacingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

UseanNGKBPR5ESsparkplugorequivalent.Correct
airgapis0.028-0.032inch.

3.Iffoamelementisdirty,removeitfrompaper
element(

Figure28).Cleanthoroughly.

A.Washfoamelementinasolutionofliquidsoap

andwarmwater.Squeezetoremovedirt,butdo
nottwistbecausethefoammaytear.

B.Drybywrappinginacleanrag.Squeezeragand

foamelementtodry,butdonottwistbecause
thefoammaytear.

C.Saturateelementwithcleanengineoil.Squeeze

elementtoremoveexcessoilandtodistributeoil
thoroughly.Anoildampelementisdesirable.

1.Pullmoldedwireoffsparkplug(Figure29).

Figure29

1.Sparkplugwire

2.Cleanaroundsparkplugandremoveplugfrom
cylinderhead.

Important:Replaceacracked,fouled,ordirty
sparkplug.Donotsandblast,scrape,orclean

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electrodesbecauseenginedamagedcouldresult
fromgritenteringthecylinder.

3.Setairgapat0.028-0.032inch(Figure30).Install
correctlygappedsparkplugandtightenrmlyto
17ft.-lb(23N-m).

Figure30

FuelSystem
Maintenance

CleaningtheFuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst25hours

Every50hours

1.Closefuelshutoffvalveandunscrewbowlfrom
lterbody(

1.Shut-offvalve

Figure31).

Figure31

2.Bowl

2.Cleanbowlandlterincleangasolineandinstall.

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ElectricalSystem

DriveSystem

Maintenance

ServicingtheInterlockSwitch

Usethefollowingprocedureiftheswitchneeds
adjustmentorreplacement.

1.Makesuretheengineisoffandtractionleveris
Disengaged.

2.Engagetractionleveruntilitcontactsneutralstop

Figure32).

(

Figure32

1.Tractionlever3.Interlockswitch

2.Neutralstop

3.Looseninterlockswitchmountingfasteners

Figure32).

(

4..032"Gap

Maintenance

CheckingtheTransmission
FluidLevel

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

Thetransmissionislledatthefactorywith
approximately94uidouncesofMobilDexronlll
automatictransmissionuid.

Note:Thesealsusedinthetransmissionareinternally
lubricatedwithgrease.Duringinitialoperationof
mower,slightweepingofgreasefromthesesealswill
occur.Wipeoffexcessgrease.

Important:UseonlyMobilDexronlllorequivalent
transmissionuids.Otheruidscouldcause
systemdamage.

1.Placethemoweronitsdrumsonalevelsurface.

2.Removethecheckplugfromtheright-handsideof
thetransmission(

Theoillevelshouldcometothebottomofthell
hole.Ifitdoesnot,removethellplugfromthetop
ofthetransmissionandaddenoughoftheproperoil
typeuntilthelevelreachesthebottomofthecheck
hole.Donotremovetheventpipe.

Figure33).

4.Placea.032"thickshimbetweenthetractionlever
andtheinterlockswitch(Figure32).

5.Tighteninterlockswitchmountingfasteners.
Recheckgap.Thetractionlevermustnotcontact
theswitch.

6.Engagetractionleverandverifythattheswitchloses
continuity.Replaceifrequired.

Figure33

1.Fillplug3.Drainplug

2.Checkplug

3.Installtheplugs.

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ChangingtheTransmission
Fluid

BrakeMaintenance

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst25hours

Every800hours(Or2years,
whicheveroccursrst)

Important:UseonlyMobilDexronlllorequivalent
transmissionuids.Otheruidscouldcause
systemdamage.

1.Placeadrainpanattherearofthemachine.

2.Removethedrainplugfromtherearofthe
transmission(

Figure34).

AdjustingtheService/Parking
Brake

Note:Theservice/parkingbrakeisaholdingbrakenot

astoppingbrake.Itisdesignedtoholdthemachineon
a17degreeslopewithoutmoving.

Ifservice/parkbrakeslipswhenoperated,anadjustment
isrequired.

1.Moveservice/parkingbrakelevertoOffposition.

2.Toincreasecabletension,loosenfrontcablejamnut
andtightenbackcablejamnut(
forceof11–14lb.(5-6.3kg)isrequiredtoengage
brake.Forcetobemeasuredatleverknob.Donot
overadjust,orbrakebandmaydrag.

Figure35)untila

Figure34

1.Fillplug3.Drainplug

2.Checkplug

3.Pushdownonthehandleandtipthemachineback.
Removethecheckplugfromtheright-handsideof
thetransmission(Figure34).

4.Whentheuidisdrained,installthedrainplug.

5.Placethemoweronitsdrumsonalevelsurface.

6.Removethellplugfromthetopofthetransmission

Figure34).Donotremovetheventpipe.

(

7.Fillthetransmissionwithapproximately94uid
ouncesofthepropertypeoftransmissionuiduntil
thelevelreachesthebottomofthecheckhole;refer
toCheckingtheTransmissionFluid.

8.Installthellandcheckplugs.

1.Tractioncable

Figure35

2.Service/parkingbrake
cable

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BeltMaintenance

AdjustingtheBelts

Makesurebeltsareproperlytensionedtoassureproper
operationofthemachineandunnecessarywear.Check
beltsfrequently .

ReelDriveBelt(Reel)

1.Removethebeltcovermountingfastenersandbelt
covertoexposebelt(Figure36).

Figure36

1.Beltcover

Figure38

1.Reeldrivebelt2.Bearinghousingmounting
nuts

B.Usinga3/8inchdrivetorquewrench,rotatethe

bearinghousingwith35-40in.-lb.(4-4.5N-m)of
torquetosetbelttension(Figure39)

2.Checktensionbydepressingbelt(Figure37)atmid
spanofpulleyswith4±1lb.offorce.Beltshould
deect3/16to5/16inch(4.8to7.9mm).Ifthe
deectionisincorrect,proceedtonextstep.

Figure37

1.Reeldrivebelt3.Drivenpulley

2.Drivepulley

3.Toadjustbelttension:

A.Loosenthebearinghousingmountingnuts

(

Figure38).

Figure39

1.Bearinghousing

2.3/8"Torquewrenchhere

C.Whileholdingthetorquewrenchsetting,tighten

thebearinghousingmountingnuts(
Donotover-tensionbelt.

D.Installbeltcover.

Figure38).

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ReelDriveBelt(Transmissioncoupler)

1.Removethebeltcovermountingfastenersandbelt
covertoexposebelt(Figure40).

Figure42

1.Reeldrivebelt2.Bearinghousingmounting
nuts

Figure40

1.Beltcover

2.Checktensionbydepressingbelt(Figure41)atmid
spanofpulleyswith4±1lb.offorce.Beltshould
deect3/16to5/16inch(4.8to7.9mm).Ifthe
deectionisincorrect,proceedtonextstep.

Figure41

1.Reeldrivebelt

B.Usinga3/8inchdrivetorquewrench,rotatethe

bearinghousingwith35-40in.-lb.(4-4.5N-m)of
torquetosetbelttension(

Figure43

1.Bearinghousing

Figure43).

2.3/8"Torquewrenchhere

C.Whileholdingthetorquewrenchsetting,tighten

thebearinghousingmountingnuts(Figure42).
Donotover-tensionbelt.

D.Installbeltcover.

3.Toadjustbelttension:

A.Loosenthebearinghousingmountingnuts

Figure42).

(

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TractionDriveBelt

1.Removebeltcovermountingfastenersandbelt
covertoexposebelt(Figure44).

Figure46

1.Tangwasher2.Idlerbracketbolt

Figure44

1.Tractiondrivebeltcover

2.Checktensionbydepressingbelt(Figure45)atmid
spanofpulleyswith4±1lbofforce.Beltshould
deect3/16to5/16inch(4.8to7.9mm).Ifthe
deectionisincorrect,proceedtonextstep.

Figure45

1.Tractiondrivebelt

B.Usinga3/8inchdrivetorquewrench,rotatethe

idlerbracketwith35-40in.-lb.oftorquetoset
thebelttension(Figure47).Whileholdingthe
torquewrenchsetting,tightentheidlerbracket
mountingbolt(Thetangwasherisinstalled
topreventthebeltfromslipping.).Donot
over-tensionthebelt.

Figure47

1.Tractiondrivebelt

2.Idlerbracket

3.3/8inchT orquewrench
here

3.Toadjustbelttension:

A.Onbacksideofsideplate,loosenthebolt

securingtheidlerbrackettothesideplate
(Figure46).

C.Installthebeltcover.

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ControlsSystem
Maintenance

AdjustingtheTractionControl

Iftractioncontroldoesnotengageoritslipsduring
operation,anadjustmentisrequired.

1.MovetractioncontroltoDisengagedposition.

2.Toincreasecabletension,loosenfrontcablejamnut
andtightenbackcablejamnut(
forceof10-13lbs.(4.5-5.8kg)isrequiredtoengage
tractioncontrol.

Measuretheforceatthecontrolknob.

Figure48

1.Tractioncable

3.Tightenfrontcablejamnut.

2.Service/parkingbrake

Figure48)untila

cable

Figure49

1.Reelcontrolcable

3.Tightenfrontcablejamnut.

4.Checkcontroloperation.

4.Checkcontroloperation.

AdjustingtheReelControl

Ifreelcontroldoesnotengageoritslipsduring
operation,anadjustmentisrequired.

1.Makesuretractioncontrolisproperlyadjusted;refer
toAdjustingtheTractionControl.

2.Toincreasecabletension,loosenfrontcablejamnut
andtightenbackcablejamnut(Figure49)(located
ontopofgearbox)untilthereelcableforceadds
7to10lbs.(3-4.5kg)ofadditionalhandleforce
measuredatthecontrolknob.

Note:Iftractioncontrolhandleforceis12lbs.,(5.4
kg)thecombinedtractionandreelforceshouldbe
19to22lbs.(8.6-10N-m).

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Storage

1.Removegrassclippings,dirt,andgrimefromthe
externalpartsoftheentiremachine,especiallythe
engine.Cleandirtandchafffromtheoutsideofthe
engine’scylinderheadnsandblowerhousing.

Important:Youcanwashthemachinewith
milddetergentandwater.Donotpressurewash
themachine.Avoidexcessiveuseofwater,
especiallyneartheshiftleverplate,andengine.

2.Forlong-termstorage(morethan90days)add
stabilizer/conditioneradditivetofuelinthetank.

A.Runtheenginetodistributeconditionedfuel

throughthefuelsystem(5minutes).

B.Eitherstopengine,allowittocool,anddrainthe

fueltank,oroperatetheengineuntilitstops.

C.Restarttheengineandrunituntilitstops.

Repeat,onChoke,untiltheenginewillnot
restart.

D.Disposeoffuelproperly.Recycleasperlocal

codes.

Note:Donotstorestabilizer/conditioned
gasolineover90days.

3.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.Repair
orreplaceanypartthatisdamagedordefective.

4.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paintis
availablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

5.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageorstorage
area.Coverthemachinetoprotectitandkeepit
clean.

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Notes:

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Notes:

34

Notes:

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Productassoonasyoubelieveawarrantableconditionexists.Ifyouneed
helplocatingaCommercialProductsDistributororAuthorizedDealer,or
ifyouhavequestionsregardingyourwarrantyrightsorresponsibilities,
youmaycontactusat:

CommercialProductsServiceDepartment
ToroWarrantyCompany

811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420-1196
E-mail:[e-mail]

OwnerResponsibilities

AstheProductowner,youareresponsibleforrequiredmaintenance
andadjustmentsstatedinyourOperator’sManual.Failuretoperform
requiredmaintenanceandadjustmentscanbegroundsfordisallowinga
warrantyclaim.

ItemsandConditionsNotCovered

Notallproductfailuresormalfunctionsthatoccurduringthewarranty
periodaredefectsinmaterialsorworkmanship.Thiswarrantydoesnot
coverthefollowing:

•Productfailureswhichresultfromtheuseofnon-Tororeplacement

parts,orfrominstallationanduseofadd-on,ormodiednon-T oro
brandedaccessoriesandproducts.Aseparatewarrantymaybe
providedbythemanufactureroftheseitems.

•Productfailureswhichresultfromfailuretoperformrecommended

maintenanceand/oradjustments.Failuretoproperlymaintainyour
ToroproductpertheRecommendedMaintenancelistedinthe
Operator’sManualcanresultinclaimsforwarrantybeingdenied.

•ProductfailureswhichresultfromoperatingtheProductinan

abusive,negligentorrecklessmanner.

•Partssubjecttoconsumptionthroughuseunlessfoundtobe

defective.Examplesofpartswhichareconsumed,orusedup,during
normalProductoperationinclude,butarenotlimitedto,brakes
padsandlinings,clutchlinings,blades,reels,bedknives,tines,
sparkplugs,castorwheels,tires,lters,belts,andcertainsprayer
componentssuchasdiaphragms,nozzles,andcheckvalves,etc.

•Failurescausedbyoutsideinuence.Itemsconsideredtobeoutside

inuenceinclude,butarenotlimitedto,weather,storagepractices,
contamination,useofunapprovedcoolants,lubricants,additives,
fertilizers,water,orchemicals,etc.

•Normalnoise,vibration,wearandtear ,anddeterioration.

•Normal“wearandtear”includes,butisnotlimitedto,damageto

seatsduetowearorabrasion,wornpaintedsurfaces,scratched
decalsorwindows,etc.

Parts

Partsscheduledforreplacementasrequiredmaintenancearewarranted
fortheperiodoftimeuptothescheduledreplacementtimeforthatpart.
Partsreplacedunderthiswarrantyarecoveredforthedurationofthe
originalproductwarrantyandbecomethepropertyofToro.Torowill
makethenaldecisionwhethertorepairanyexistingpartorassemblyor
replaceit.T oromayuseremanufacturedpartsforwarrantyrepairs.

NoteRegardingDeepCycleBatteryWarranty:

Deepcyclebatterieshaveaspeciedtotalnumberofkilowatt-hoursthey
candeliverduringtheirlifetime.Operating,recharging,andmaintenance
techniquescanextendorreducetotalbatterylife.Asthebatteriesinthis
productareconsumed,theamountofusefulworkbetweencharging
intervalswillslowlydecreaseuntilthebatteryiscompletelywornout.
Replacementofwornoutbatteries,duetonormalconsumption,isthe
responsibilityoftheproductowner.Batteryreplacementmayberequired
duringthenormalproductwarrantyperiodatowner’sexpense.

MaintenanceisatOwner’sExpense

Enginetune-up,lubricationcleaningandpolishing,replacementof
ItemsandConditionsNotCoveredlters,coolant,andcompleting
RecommendedMaintenancearesomeofthenormalservicesT oro
productsrequirethatareattheowner’sexpense.

GeneralConditions

RepairbyanAuthorizedT oroDistributororDealerisyoursoleremedy
underthiswarranty .

NeitherTheToroCompanynorToroWarrantyCompanyisliablefor
indirect,incidentalorconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththe
useoftheT oroProductscoveredbythiswarranty,includingany
costorexpenseofprovidingsubstituteequipmentorserviceduring
reasonableperiodsofmalfunctionornon-usependingcompletion
ofrepairsunderthiswarranty.ExceptfortheEmissionswarranty
referencedbelow,ifapplicable,thereisnootherexpresswarranty.

Allimpliedwarrantiesofmerchantabilityandtnessforusearelimitedto
thedurationofthisexpresswarranty.Somestatesdonotallowexclusions
ofincidentalorconsequentialdamages,orlimitationsonhowlongan
impliedwarrantylasts,sotheaboveexclusionsandlimitationsmaynot
applytoyou.

Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveother
rightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.

Noteregardingenginewarranty:

TheEmissionsControlSystemonyourProductmaybecoveredby
aseparatewarrantymeetingrequirementsestablishedbytheU.S.
EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EP A)and/ortheCaliforniaAir
ResourcesBoard(CARB).Thehourlimitationssetforthabovedonot
applytotheEmissionsControlSystemWarranty.RefertotheEngine
EmissionControlWarrantyStatementprintedinyourOperator’sManual
orcontainedintheenginemanufacturer’sdocumentationfordetails

CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada

CustomerswhohavepurchasedT oroproductsexportedfromtheUnitedStatesorCanadashouldcontacttheirToroDistributor(Dealer)toobtain
guaranteepoliciesforyourcountry ,province,orstate.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwithyourDistributor’sserviceorhavedifcultyobtaining
guaranteeinformation,contacttheToroimporter.Ifallotherremediesfail,youmaycontactusatT oroWarrantyCompany.

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