Toro Greensmaster Flex 1820, Greensmaster Flex 2120, 04044, 04045 Operator's Manual

FormNo.3404-369RevC

Greensmaster

®

Flex

™

2120TractionUnit

ModelNo.04044—SerialNo.316000001andUp
ModelNo.04045—SerialNo.316000001andUp

1820and

Registeratwww.T oro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3404-369*C

ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean
directives;fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproduct
specicDeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Thisproductcontainsachemical

orchemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orreproductiveharm.

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.

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Figure1

1.Locationofthemodelandserialnumbers-Tractionunit

ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode
Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon
anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark
arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin
effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed,
equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.

ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadian
ICES-002.

Operatingthismachinebetween1,524to2,438
m(5,000to8,000ft)abovesealevelrequiresthe
high-altitudekit.SeeyourAuthorizedToroDealer.

Introduction

Thismachineisawalk-behind,reel-bladelawnmower
intendedtobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperators
incommercialapplications.Itisprimarilydesignedfor
cuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawnsinparks,golf
courses,sportselds,andoncommercialgrounds.It
isnotdesignedforcuttingbrush,mowinggrassand
othergrowthalongsidehighways,orforagricultural
uses.

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.

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Figure2

1.Safety-alertsymbol.

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .

YoumaycontactT orodirectlyatwww.T oro.com
forproductsafetyandoperationtrainingmaterials,
accessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,orto
registeryourproduct.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel

©2017—TheToro®Company
8111LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420

Contactusatwww.Toro.com.

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AllRightsReserved

Contents

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

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

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

SoundPowerLevel............................................6

SoundPressureLevel........................................6

VibrationLevel....................................................6

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

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

1PreparingtheTractionUnit............................10

2InstallingtheCuttingUnittotheTraction

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

3InstallingtheHandleRetainers.......................11

4InstallingtheTransportWheels.......................11

5CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.......................12

6InstallingtheGrassBasket.............................12

ProductOverview...................................................14

Controls...........................................................14

Specications..................................................18

Attachments/Accessories.................................18

Operation................................................................18

ThinkSafetyFirst..............................................18

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................18

FillingtheFuelTank..........................................18

AdjustingtheHandleHeight.............................20

AdjustingtheHandleAngle...............................20

AdjustingtheThrottleControl...........................20

StartingandShuttingOfftheEngine.................21

TransportingtheMachine.................................21

PreparingtoMow.............................................21

MowingTips.....................................................22

CheckingtheOperationoftheInterlock

Switches......................................................23

ReleasingtheTransmission..............................24

SettingtheMachinetoMatchTurf

Conditions.....................................................25

Maintenance...........................................................26

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........26

DailyMaintenanceChecklist.............................27

EngineMaintenance...........................................28

ServicingtheEngineOil....................................28

ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................29

ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................30

FuelSystemMaintenance...................................30

CleaningtheFuelCupandFuel-T ank

Screen..........................................................30

ReplacingtheFuelLine....................................31

ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................31

ServicingtheTractionInterlockSwitch

......................................................................31

ServicingtheBrake-InterlockSwitch.................32

BrakeMaintenance.............................................32

AdjustingtheService/ParkingBrake.................32

BeltMaintenance................................................33

InspectingtheReel-DriveBelt...........................33

VisuallyInspectingtheReelClutch...................33

Engaging/Disengagingthe

Transmission-BeltT ensioner.........................34

ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................34

AdjustingtheTractionControl...........................34

AdjustingtheReelControl................................35

Storage...................................................................36

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Safety

Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith
ENISO5395:2013andANSIB71.4-2012.

Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororowner
canresultininjury.T oreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways
payattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,which
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeinstructionmay
resultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

Hazardcontrolandaccidentpreventionare
dependentupontheawareness,concern,and
propertrainingofthepersonnelinvolvedinthe
operation,transport,maintenance,andstorageof
themachine.Improperuseormaintenanceofthe
machinecanresultininjuryordeath.Toreduce
thepotentialforinjuryordeath,complywiththe
followingsafetyinstructions.

SafeOperatingPractices

Training

•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertraining

materialcarefully.Befamiliarwiththecontrols,
safetysigns,andtheproperuseoftheequipment.

•Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwith

theseinstructionstouseorservicethemachine.
Localregulationsmayrestricttheageofthe
operator.

•Nevermowwhilepeople,especiallychildren,or

petsarenearby.

•Keepinmindthattheoperatororuseris

responsibleforaccidentsorhazardsoccurringto
otherpeopleortheirproperty.

•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsible

foraccidentsorinjuriesoccurringtopeople,or
damagetoproperty.

Preparation

•Whilemowing,alwayswearsubstantial,

slip-resistantfootwear,longtrousers,safety
glasses,andearprotection.Tiebacklonghair.
Donotwearjewelry.

•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipment

istobeusedandremoveallobjectswhichthe
machinemaythrow.

•Warning—Fuelishighlyammable.Takethe

followingprecautions:

–Storefuelincontainersspecicallydesigned

forthispurpose.

–Refueloutdoorsonlyanddonotsmokewhile

refuelling.

–Addfuelbeforestartingtheengine.Never

removethecapofthefueltankoraddfuel
whiletheengineisrunningorwhentheengine
ishot.

–Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostartthe

enginebutmovethemachineawayfromthe
spillandavoidcreatinganysourceofignition
untilthefuelvaporshavedissipated.

–Replaceallfueltanksandcontainercaps

securely.

•Replacefaultysilencers.

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories

andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand
safelyperformthejob.Useonlyaccessoriesand
attachmentsapprovedbythemanufacturer.

•Checkthatoperator'spresencecontrols,safety

switchesandshieldsareattachedandfunctioning
properly.Donotoperatethemachineunlessthey
arefunctioningproperly.

Operation

•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspace

wheredangerouscarbonmonoxideandother
exhaustgassescancollect.

•Mowonlyindaylightoringoodarticiallight.

•Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,disengage

allbladeattachmentclutches,shiftintoneutral,
andengagetheparkingbrake.

•Stayalertforholesintheterrainandotherhidden

hazards.

•Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingornear

roadways.

•Stopthebladesrotatingbeforecrossingsurfaces

otherthangrass.

•Whenusinganyattachments,neverdirect

dischargeofmaterialtowardbystandersnorallow
anyonenearthemachinewhileinoperation.

•Neveroperatethemachinewithdamagedguards,

shields,orwithoutsafetyprotectivedevicesin
place.Besureallinterlocksareattached,adjusted
properly,andfunctioningproperly.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsor

overspeedtheengine.Operatingtheengineat
excessivespeedmayincreasethehazardof
personalinjury.

•Shutofftheengineanddisengagethedrivetothe

attachment:

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–Beforeleavingtheoperator’sposition

–Beforerefuelling

–Beforeremovingthegrassbasket

–Beforemakingheightadjustmentunless

adjustmentcanbemadefromtheoperator's
position

–Beforeclearingblockages

–Beforechecking,cleaning,orworkingonthe

machine

–Afterstrikingaforeignobjectorifanabnormal

vibrationoccurs.Inspectthemachinefor
damageandmakerepairsbeforerestarting
andoperatingtheequipment.

Disengagedrivetoattachmentswhentransporting
ornotinuse.

•Reducethethrottlesettingbeforestoppingengine

and,iftheengineisprovidedwithafuelshut-off
valve,turnthevalveoffattheconclusionof
mowing.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunit.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns

andcrossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopreelsif
notmowing.

•Donotoperatethemachineifyouareill,tired,or

undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If

lightningisseenorthunderisheardinthearea,do
notoperatethemachine;seekshelter.

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine

intoatrailerortruck

•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,

trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.

•Becarefulduringadjustmentofthemachineto

prevententrapmentofthengersbetweenmoving
bladesandxedpartsofthemachine.

•Disengagedrives,disengagethecuttingunit,

settheparkingbrake,shutofftheengine,and
disconnectthespark-plugwire.Waitforall
movementtostopbeforeadjusting,cleaning,or
repairing.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,

drives,mufers,andtheenginetohelpprevent
res.Cleanupoilorfuelspillage.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith

storedenergy.

•Disconnectthebatteryandremovethespark-plug

wirebeforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnect
thenegativeterminalrstandthepositivelast.
Reconnectthepositiverstandnegativelast.

•Usecarewhencheckingthereel.Weargloves

andusecautionwhenservicingthem.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.If

possible,donotmakeadjustmentswiththeengine
running.

Hauling

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine

intoatrailerortruck.

•Usefullwidthrampsforloadingmachineinto

trailerortruck.

•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,

chains,cable,orropes.Bothfrontandrearstraps
shouldbedirecteddownandoutwardfromthe
machine.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewstighttobesurethe

equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.

•Neverstoretheequipmentwithfuelinthetank

insideabuildingwherefumesmayreachanopen
ameorspark.

•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinany

enclosure.

•Toreducetherehazard,keeptheengine,

silencer,batterycompartment,andfuelstorage
areafreeofgrass,leaves,orexcessivegrease.

•Checkthegrassbasketfrequentlyforwearor

deterioration.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall

hardwareandhydraulicttingstightened.Replace
allwornordamagedpartsanddecals.

•Ifthefueltankhastobedrained,dothisoutdoors.

ToroMowerSafety

Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecic
toT oroproductsorothersafetyinformationthatyou
mustknowthatisnotincludedintheCEN,ISO,or
ANSIstandard.

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.

Useofthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended
usecouldprovedangeroustouserandbystanders.

•Knowhowtoshutofftheenginequickly.

•Handlegasolinecarefully.Wipeupanyspills.

•Checkthesafetyinterlockswitchesdailyforproper

operation.Ifaswitchshouldfail,replacethe
switchbeforeoperatingthemachine.

•Alwaysstandbehindthehandlewhenstartingand

operatingthemachine.

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•Whennearorcrossingroads,alwaysyieldthe

right-of-way.

•Thegrassbasketmustbeinplace,duringthe

mowingoperation,formaximumsafety.Shutthe
engineoffbeforeemptyingthebasket.

•Donottouchtheengine,mufer,orexhaustpipe

whiletheengineisrunningorsoonafterithas
shutoffbecausetheseareascouldbehotenough
tocauseburns.

•Whenapersonorpetappearsunexpectedlyin

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

Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof
95dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyV alue(K)
of1dBA.

Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingto
theproceduresoutlinedinEN11094.

SoundPressureLevel

•Model04044

Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelatthe
operator’searof84dBA,whichincludesan
UncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.

Soundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccording
totheproceduresoutlinedinENISO5395:2013.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Checkallfuellinesfortightnessandwearona

regularbasis.Tightenorrepairthemasneeded.

•Iftheenginemustberunningtoperforma

maintenanceadjustment,keephands,feet,
clothing,andanypartsofthebodyawayfromthe
cuttingunit,attachmentsandanymovingparts.
Keepeveryoneaway.

•Toensuresafetyandaccuracy,haveanAuthorized

ToroDistributorcheckthemaximumenginespeed
withatachometer.Themaximumgovernedengine
speedshouldbebetween3,190and3,340rpm.

•Ifmajorrepairsareeverneededorifassistanceis

desired,contactanAuthorizedToroDistributor.

•Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinued

safetycerticationofthemachine,useonly
genuineT ororeplacementpartsandaccessories.
Replacementpartsandaccessoriesmadeby
othermanufacturerscouldbedangerous,and
suchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.

SoundPowerLevel

CAUTION

•Model04045

Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelatthe
operator’searof87dBA,whichincludesan
UncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.

Soundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccording
totheproceduresoutlinedinENISO5395:2013.

VibrationLevel

Hand-Arm

•Model04044

Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=2.86m/s

Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=3.24m/s

UncertaintyValue(K)=1.6m/s

•Model04045

Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=3.16m/s

Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=2.73m/s

UncertaintyValue(K)=1.6m/s

Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinENISO5395:2013.

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2

2

2

2

2

Thismachineproducessoundlevelsthatcan
causehearinglossthroughextendedperiods
ofexposure.

Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.

•Model04044

Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof
96dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyV alue(K)
of1dBA.

Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingto
theproceduresoutlinedinEN11094.

•Model04045

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

117–2718

130-8322

1.Onlyusegasolinethat
contains10%ethanolby
volume(E10)orless.

2.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.

3.Donotusegasolinethat
containsmorethan10%
ethanolbyvolume(E10).

decal117-2718

decal120-9598

120-9598

1.Brake4.Parkingbrake

decal130-8322

2.Releasehandleto
disengagethebrake.

3.Compressthehandleto
engagethebrake.

5.Rotatethelatchtolockthe
parkingbrake;compress
thehandletoreleasethe
latch.

120-9571

1.Lowerthelevertodisengagethetraction.

120-9570

1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts,keepallguards
andshieldsinplace.

decal120-9571

decal120-9570

decal131-311 1

131-3111

1.Fast

2.Slow

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decal120-2769

120–2769

1.Toxicgasinhalation
hazard—donotoperate
indoors.

4.Warning—disconnectthe
spark-plugwireandread
theinstructionbefore
servicingorperforming
maintenance.

2.Explosionhazard—shut
offtheengineandkeep
awayfromopenames

5.Hotsurface/burn
hazard—donottouch
hotsurfaces.

whenrefueling.

3.Warning—shutoffthe
engineandturnoffthe
fuelbeforeleavingthe
machine.

6.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManual;when
addingfueltothetank,
onlylltothebottomof
thelltube.

1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual;
donotoperatethemachineunlessyou
aretrained.

2.Warning—wearhearingprotection.

1.Engagethereel.3.Disengagethereel.

2.Engagethelever .4.Disengagethelever.

133–2335

3.Thrownobjecthazard—keep
bystandersasafedistancefromthe
machine.

4.Warning—stayawayfrommoving
parts;keepallguardsandshieldsin
place.

decal115-7271

115-7271

decal133-2335

5.Donottowthemachine.

1.Lights(optional)

2.Hourmeter

decal115-7274

115-7274

3.Engine—start

4.Engine—shutoff

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Setup

LooseParts

Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.

ProcedureDescription

1
2

3
4

5
6

MediaandAdditionalParts

Description

Operator'sManual
EngineOperator'sManual
PartsCatalog
OperatorTrainingMaterial
CerticateofCompliance

Nopartsrequired

Bolt,3/8x3/4inch

Handleretainer2
Hairpincotter2

Transportwheels(OptionalTransport
WheelKit,Model04123)

Nopartsrequired

Grassbasket

Qty.

1
1
1
1
1

Readorviewthesematerialsbeforeoperatingthe
machine.

Qty.

–

2Installthecuttingunittothetractionunit.

2Installthetransportwheels.

–

1Installthegrassbasket.

Preparethetractionunit(optional).

Installthehandleretainers.

Checktheengine-oillevel.

Use

Use

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Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

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1

2

3

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

1

PreparingtheTractionUnit

Optional

NoPartsRequired

2

InstallingtheCuttingUnit totheTractionUnit

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

2

Bolt,3/8x3/4inch

Procedure

Procedure

Ifyouareinstallingcuttingunit04251,02452,04253,
or04254onthistractionunit,completethefollowing
steps:

1.Positionthecuttingunitonaat,levelsurface.

2.Onbothpitcharms(Figure3),measure2.28
mm(0.09inch)inonthetabsandgrinddown
thecornerasshowninFigure4.

Figure3

1.Pitcharms

1.Placethemachineonitsdrumsonalevel
surface.

2.Lowerthekickstandandpushinthelocking
pintolockthekickstandintheserviceposition
(Figure5).Allowthemachinetorestonthe
lockingpin.

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Figure5

1.Kickstand—storage
position

2.Lockingpin

3.Pushthecuttingunitunderthetractionunitand
tothelefttoengagethetransmissioncoupling
(Figure6).

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3.Painttherevealedmetaltopreventcorrosion.

Figure4

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3.Kickstand—service
position

Figure6

3

InstallingtheHandle Retainers

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

2Handleretainer

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2Hairpincotter

1.Transmissioncoupling

4.Maneuverthetractionunitframe(Figure7)
forwarduntilitengagesthecuttingunitpivot
arms.

Figure7

1.Cuttingunitpivotarms

2.Tractionunitframe

5.Securethetractionunitframetothecuttingunit
pivotarmswith2bolts(3/8x3/4inch)(Figure7).

3.Bolts

Procedure

1.Whilesupportingthehandle,removethecable
tiessecuringthehandleclampstotheside
plates(Figure8).

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Figure8

1.Hairpincotter2.Handleretainer

Note:Toremovethecuttingunit,justloosen

the2bolts(3/8x3/4inch)approximately1-1/2
turnsandrotatethepivotarmsout.

6.Pushdownonthekickstandtoreleasethe
spring-loadedlockingpinandallowthekick
standtorotateuptothestorageposition.

2.Pivotthehandletothedesiredoperating
position,insertahandleretaineroverthehandle
clampandintothematchingholesintheside
plate(Figure8).

3.Securetheclampinpositionwithahairpincotter
(Figure8).

4.Repeattheprocedureontheoppositesideof
thehandle.

5.Adjustthehandleheighttothedesiredposition;
refertoAdjustingtheHandleHeight(page20).

Note:Themachineisshippedwiththe

handleadjustedtothelowestposition.The

machineistraditionallyoperatedwiththehandle
telescopedouttoitsmaximumheight.

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4

InstallingtheTransport
Wheels

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

Transportwheels(OptionalTransportWheelKit,

2

Model04123)

Procedure

1.Pushthekickstanddownwithyourfootinthe
centerofthekickstandandpulluponthe

lowercentermachinehandleuntilthekickstand
hasrotatedforward,overcenter(Figure9).

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Figure10

1.Lockingclip

3.Rotatethewheelbackandforthuntilitslides
completelyontotheaxleandthelockingclipis
securedinthegrooveontheaxleshaft.

Figure9

1.Kickstand

2.Pressthewheellockingcliptowardthecenter
ofwheelandslidethewheelontothehexshaft
(Figure10).

4.Repeattheprocedureontheoppositesideof
themachine.

5.Inatethetiresto83to103kPa(12to15psi).

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6.Carefullylowerthemachineoffthekickstand
bypushingforwardslowlyorbyliftingthelower
centerhandlesupport,allowingthekickstandto
springbacktoitsnormalposition.

5

CheckingtheEngine-Oil Level

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Checktheengine-oillevel,refertoCheckingthe

Engine-OilLevel(page28).

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