Toro 20975, 20977 Operator's Manual

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FormNo.3387-816RevA

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TimeMaster76cmLawnMower

ModelNo.20975—SerialNo.315000001andUp

ModelNo.20977—SerialNo.315000001andUp

Operator'sManual

Introduction

Thisrotary-blade,walk-behindlawnmowerisintended tobeusedbyresidentialhomeowners.Itisdesigned primarilyforcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawns onresidentialproperties.Itisnotdesignedforcutting brushorforagriculturaluses.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand maintainyourmachineproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand equipmentdamage.Y ouareresponsibleforoperatingthe machineproperlyandsafely.

YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comforproduct andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister yourproduct.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,oradditional information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof yourmachineready.Figure1identiesthelocationofthe modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbers inthespaceprovided.

Figure2

1.Safetyalertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial attention.

ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropeandirectives. Fordetails,seetheseparateproduct-specicDeclarationof Conformity(DOC)sheet.

Formodelswithstatedenginehorsepower,thegross horsepoweroftheenginewaslaboratoryratedbytheengine manufacturerinaccordancewithSAEJ1940.Ascongured tomeetsafety,emission,andoperatingrequirements,the actualenginehorsepoweronthisclassoflawnmowerwill besignicantlylower.

Donottamperwiththeenginecontrolsoralterthegovernor speed;doingsomaycreateanunsafeconditionresultingin personalinjury.

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1.Modelandserialnumberplate

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2), whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.

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Contents

Introduction..................................................................1

Safety...........................................................................2

GeneralLawnMowerSafety.....................................2

SoundPressure......................................................3

SoundPower..........................................................3

Hand/ArmVibration..............................................4

SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................4

Setup............................................................................6

1AssemblingtheHandle..........................................6

2InstallingtheBlade-ControlBar..............................7

3FillingtheEnginewithOil......................................7

4ChargingtheBattery..............................................7

5AssemblingtheGrassBag......................................8

ProductOverview..........................................................9

Specications.........................................................9

Operation....................................................................10

FillingtheFuelTank...............................................10

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.................................10

AdjustingtheCuttingHeight....................................11

AdjustingtheHandleHeight....................................12

StartingtheEngine.................................................12

OriginalInstructions(EN)

PrintedintheUSA

AllRightsReserved

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UsingtheSelf-PropelDrive.....................................12

StoppingtheEngine...............................................13

EngagingtheBlade.................................................13

DisengagingtheBlade.............................................13

CheckingtheBlade-StopSystemOperation................14

RecyclingtheClippings...........................................14

BaggingtheClippings.............................................15

Side-DischargingtheClippings.................................15

OperatingTips......................................................16

Maintenance.................................................................17

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................17

PreparingforMaintenance.......................................17

ServicingtheAirFilter............................................18

ChangingtheEngineOil.........................................18

ChargingtheBattery...............................................19

ReplacingtheFuse..................................................20

ReplacingtheBattery..............................................20

AdjustingtheSelf-PropelDrive................................20

ServicingtheBlade-DriveSystem.............................21

ServicingtheCuttingBlades.....................................21

CleaningundertheMachine.....................................24

Storage........................................................................25

GeneralInformation...............................................25

PreparingtheFuelSystem.......................................25

PreparingtheEngine..............................................25

RemovingtheMachinefromStorage.........................25

•Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwiththese

instructionstousethemachine.Localregulationscan restricttheageoftheoperator.

•Keepinmindthattheoperatororuserisresponsiblefor

accidentsorhazardsoccurringtootherpeopleortheir property.

•Understandexplanationsforallpictogramsusedonthe

machineorintheinstructions.

Gasoline

WARNING-Gasolineishighlyammable.Takethe followingprecautions.

•Storefuelincontainersspecicallydesignedforthis

purpose.

•Refueloutdoorsonlyanddonotsmokewhilerefueling.

•Addfuelbeforestartingtheengine.Neverremovethe

capofthefueltankoraddgasolinewhiletheengineis runningorwhentheengineishot.

•Ifgasolineisspilled,donotattempttostarttheengine

butmovethemachineawayfromtheareaofspillageand avoidcreatinganysourceofignitionuntilgasolinevapors havedissipated.

•Replaceallfueltankandcontainercapssecurely.

Safety

ThismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewithENISO 5395:2013.

Improperlyusingormaintainingthismowercanresult ininjury.T oreducethepotentialforinjury,complywith thesesafetyinstructions.

Toensuremaximumsafety,bestperformance,and togainknowledgeoftheproduct,itisessentialthat youandanyotheroperatorofthemowerreadand understandthecontentsofthismanualbeforethe engineiseverstarted.Payparticularattentiontothe safetyalertsymbol(Figure2),whichmeansCaution, Warning,orDanger—“personalsafetyinstruction.” Readandunderstandtheinstructionbecauseithasto dowithsafety.Failuretocomplywiththeinstruction mayresultinpersonalinjury.

GeneralLawnMowerSafety

Thiscuttingmachineiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeet andofthrowingobjects.Failuretoobservethefollowing safetyinstructionscouldresultinseriousinjuryordeath.

Training

•Readtheinstructionscarefully .Befamiliarwiththe

controlsandtheproperuseoftheequipment.

Preparation

•Whilemowing,alwayswearsubstantial,slip-resistant

footwearandlongtrousers.Donotoperatethe equipmentwhenbarefootorwearingopensandals.

•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentisto

beusedandremoveallstones,sticks,wires,bonesand otherforeignobjects.

•Beforeusing,alwaysvisuallyinspecttoseethatguardsand

safetydevices,suchasdeectorsand/orgrasscatchers, areinplaceandworkingcorrectly.

•Beforeusing,alwaysvisuallyinspecttoseethattheblades,

bladeboltsandcutterassemblyarenotwornordamaged. Replacewornordamagedbladesandboltsinsetsto preservebalance.

Starting

•Donottiltthemachinewhenstartingtheengineunless

themachinemustbetiltedforstarting.Inthiscase,do nottiltitmorethanabsolutelynecessaryandliftonlythe partwhichisawayfromtheoperator.

•Starttheenginecarefullyaccordingtoinstructionsand

withfeetwellawayfromtheblade(s)andnotinfrontof thedischargechute.

Operation

•Nevermowwhilepeople,especiallychildren,orpetsare

nearby.

•Mowonlyindaylightoringoodarticiallight.

•Stayalertforholesintheterrainandotherhiddenhazards.

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•Donotputhandsorfeetnearorunderrotatingparts.

Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatalltimes.

•Neverpickuporcarryalawnmowerwhiletheengineis

running.

•Useextremecautionwhenreversingorpullinga

pedestrian-controlledmowertowardyou.

•Walk,neverrun.

•Slopes:

–Donotmowexcessivelysteepslopes.

–Exerciseextremecautionwhenonslopes.

–Mowacrossthefaceofslopes,neverupanddown,

andexerciseextremecautionwhenchangingdirection onslopes.

–Alwaysbesureofyourfootingonslopes.

•Reducespeedonslopesandinsharpturnstoprevent

overturningorlossofcontrol.

•Stopthebladeifthemachinemustbetiltedfor

transportationwhencrossingsurfacesotherthangrass andwhentransportingthemachinetoandfromthearea tobemowed.

•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere

dangerouscarbonmonoxideandotherexhaustgasses cancollect.

•Stoptheengine

–wheneveryouleavethemachine.

–beforerefueling.

–beforeremovingthegrasscatcher.

–beforemakingheightadjustmentunlessadjustment

canbemadefromtheoperatingposition.

•Stoptheengineanddisconnectthespark-plugwire.

–beforeclearingblockagesoruncloggingchute.

–beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthemachine.

–afterstrikingaforeignobject,inspectthemachine

fordamageandmakerepairsbeforerestartingand operatingthemachine.

–ifthemachinestartstovibrateabnormally(check

immediately).

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Ifyousee

lightningorhearthunderinthearea,donotoperatethe machine;seekshelter.

•Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingornearroadways.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Keepallnuts,bolts,andscrewstighttobesurethatthe

equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.

•Donotusepressure-cleaningequipmentonthemachine.

•Neverstoretheequipmentwithgasolineinthetankand

insideabuildingwherefumescanreachanopename orspark.

•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinanyenclosure.

•Toreducetherehazard,keeptheengine,silencer,

batterycompartmentandgasolinestorageareafreeof grass,leaves,orexcessivegrease.

•Checkgrasscatchercomponentsandthedischargeguard

frequentlyandreplacewithmanufacturer'srecommended parts,whennecessary.

•Replacewornordamagedpartsforsafety.

•Replacefaultysilencers.

•Ifthefueltankhastobedrained,dothisoutdoors.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsoroverspeed

theengine.Operatinganengineatexcessivespeedcan increasethehazardofpersonalinjury.

•Becarefulwhileadjustingthemachinetoprevent

entrapmentofthengersbetweenmovingbladesand xedpartsofthemachine.

•Toensurethebestperformanceandsafety ,

purchaseonlygenuineT ororeplacementpartsand accessories.Donotuse theymaycauseasafetyhazard.

will t

partsandaccessories;

Hauling

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa

traileroratruck.

•Usefull-widthrampsforloadingthemachineintoa

traileroratruck.

•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,chains,cable,

orropes.Boththefrontandtherearstrapsshouldbe directeddownandoutwardfromthemachine.

SoundPressure

Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’searof89 dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.

Thesoundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe proceduresoutlinedinENISO5395:2013.

SoundPower

Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof100dBA, whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.

Thesoundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe proceduresoutlinedinISO11094.

CAUTION

Long-termexposuretonoisewhileoperatingthe machinemaycausesomehearingloss.

Wearadequatehearingprotectionwheneveryou operatethemachineforanextendedperiodoftime.

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Hand/ArmVibration

Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=7.5m/s

Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=5.5m/s

UncertaintyValue(K)=3.0m/s

Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures outlinedinENISO5395:2013.

CAUTION

Long-termexposuretovibrationwhileoperating themachinemaycausesomenumbnessinthe handsandwrists.

Wearglovesthatdampenthevibrationwhenever youoperatethemachineforanextendedperiodof time.

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Important:Safetyandinstructiondecalsarelocatednearareasofpotentialdanger.Replacedamageddecals.

Manufacturer'sMark

1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.

104-7953

Electric-startmodelonly

1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinformationonchargingthebattery;containslead;donotdiscard.

2.ReadtheOperator'sManual.

108-9751

Electric-startmodelonly

1.Engine—stop3.Engine—start

2.Engine—run

1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance fromthemachine.

2.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom movingparts.

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1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts,keepallguards andshieldsinplace.

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1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.

2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower blade—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsand shieldsinplace.

3.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower blade—disconnectthespark-plugwireandreadthe instructionsbeforeservicingorperformingmaintenance.

4.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance fromthemachine;stoptheenginebeforeleavingthe operatingposition;pickupanydebrisbeforemowing.

5.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower blade—donotoperateupanddownslopes;operatesideto sideonslopes;lookbehindyouwhenbackingup.

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TractionAdjustment

1.Attention;readtheOperator'sManual—1)Loosenthe knobbyturningitcounterclockwise;2)Pullthecable(s) awayfromtheenginetodecreasethetraction,orpush thecable(s)towardtheenginetoincreasethetraction;3) Tightentheknobbyturningitclockwise.

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Setup

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Important:Removeanddiscardtheprotectiveplastic sheetthatcoverstheengine.

AssemblingtheHandle

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

WARNING

Assemblingandunfoldingthehandleimproperly candamagethecables,causinganunsafeoperating condition.

•Donotdamagethecableswhenunfoldingthe handle.

•Ifacableisdamaged,contactanAuthorized ServiceDealer.

1.Rotatetheupperhandlesothatitneststogetherwith thelowerhandle(Figure3),andtightenbothknobson thehandletolocktheupperhandleinplace(Figure4).

Figure4

1.Handle-locklever

2.Releasethehandle-locklever(Figure4).

3.Pullthehandlerearwardandlockitintoposition (Figure4).

Figure3

1.Upperhandle

2.Knob(2)

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InstallingtheBlade-Control Bar

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Installtheblade-controlbarintotheupperhandle(Figure5).

Figure6

3.Wipeoffthedipstickendwithacleancloth.

4.Insertthedipstickintotheoil-lltube,andscrewit inuntilitstops.

5.Removethedipstickandreadtheoillevelonthe dipstick;refertoFigure7.

Figure5

FillingtheEnginewithOil

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

0.59LEngineoil

Procedure

Important:Thismachine

engine.Beforestartingtheengine,lltheenginewith oil.

1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.

2.Removethedipstick(Figure6)andpourabout3/4of thecrankcasecapacityofoilintotheoil-lltube.

does not

comewithoilinthe

Figure7

1.Theoillevelistoolow; addoiltothecrankcase.

2.Theoillevelistoohigh; removeoilfromthe crankcase.

•Iftheoillevelistoolow,addasmallamountofoil

slowlytotheoil-lltube,andthenrepeatsteps 3through5untiltheoilleveliscorrectasshown inFigure7.

•Iftheoillevelistoohigh,draintheexcessoiluntil

youobtainthecorrectoillevelonthedipstick.To draintheexcessoil,refertoChangingtheEngine Oil(page18).

Important:Iftheoillevelinthecrankcaseis toolowortoohighandyouruntheengine, youmaydamagetheengine.

6.Installthedipsticksecurelybyhand.

3.Theoilleveliscorrect.

Note:Max.ll:0.59L(20oz),type:SAE30 detergentoilwithanAPIserviceclassicationofSF , SG,SH,SJ,SL,orhigher.

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ChargingtheBattery

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Electric-startmodelonly

RefertoChargingtheBattery(page19).

AssemblingtheGrassBag

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

1.SlipthegrassbagovertheframeasshowninFigure8.

1.Handle

2.Frame

Figure8

3.Grassbag

Figure9

3.Hookthetopandsidechannelsofthebagontothetop andsidesoftheframe,respectively(Figure9).

Note:Donotslipthebagoverthehandle(Figure8).

2.Hookthebottomchannelofthebagontothebottom oftheframe(Figure9).

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ProductOverview

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Figure11

Upperhandle

1.Traction-assisthandle3.Blade-controlbar

2.Blade-controlbarlock4.Ignitionswitch

Figure10

1.Side-dischargedeector10.Adjustmentknobforthe

2.Sparkplug11.Battery(notshown;

3.Dipstick/oil-lltube(not shown)

4.Recoil-starthandle

5.Fuel-tankcap14.Fuse

6.Handle-locklever

7.Handleknob(2)

8.Upperhandle17.Frontcutting-heightlever

9.Ignitionswitch

self-propeldrive

electric-startmodelonly)

12.Rearcutting-heightlever

13.Rear-dischargedeector

15.Airlter

16.Washoutport

Figure12

1.Grassbag3.Side-dischargechute

2.Rear-dischargeplug (installed)

4.Batterycharger (electric-startmodelonly)

Specications

ModelWeightLengthWidthHeight

2097562kg

(137lb)

2097765kg

(143lb)

163cm

(64in)

163cm

(64in)

81cm (32in)

112cm

(44in)

112cm

(44in)

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Operation

6 mm (1/4 inch)

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FillingtheFuelTank

DANGER

Gasolineisextremelyammableandexplosive.A reorexplosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand others.

•Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthe gasoline,placethecontainerand/ormachine directlyonthegroundbeforelling,notina vehicleoronanobject.

•Fillthetankoutdoorswhentheengineiscold. Wipeupspills.

•Donothandlegasolinewhensmokingoraround anopenameorsparks.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedfuelcontainer,out ofthereachofchildren.

Figure13

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan30days

old),unleadedgasolinewithanoctaneratingof87or higher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).

•Oxygenatedfuelwithupto10%ethanolor15%MTBE

byvolumeisacceptable.

•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol(gasohol)

or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutylether)byvolume isacceptable.EthanolandMTBEarenotthesame. Gasolinewith15%ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnot approvedforuse.Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmore than10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15(contains15% ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),orE85(contains upto85%ethanol).Usingunapprovedgasolinemay causeperformanceproblemsand/orenginedamage whichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.

•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorinfuel

containersoverthewinterunlessafuelstabilizerisused.

•Donotaddoiltogasoline.

Fillthefueltankwithfreshunleadedregulargasolinefroma majorname-brandservicestation(Figure13).

Important:T oreducestartingproblems,addfuel stabilizertothefuelallseason,mixingitwithgasoline lessthan30daysold.

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Max.ll:0.59L(20oz),type:SAE30detergentoilwithan APIserviceclassicationofSF,SG,SH,SJ,SL,orhigher.

1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.

2.Removethedipstick(Figure14).

Figure14

3.Wipeoffthedipstickendwithacleancloth.

4.Insertthedipstickintotheoil-lltubeandscrewitin untilitstops.

5.Removethedipstickandreadtheoillevel;referto Figure15.

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Figure15

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1.Theoillevelistoolow; addoiltothecrankcase.

2.Theoillevelistoohigh; removeoilfromthe crankcase.

3.Theoilleveliscorrect.

•Iftheoillevelistoolow,addasmallamountofoil

slowlytotheoil-lltube,andthenrepeatsteps 3through5untiltheoilleveliscorrectasshown inFigure7.

•Iftheoillevelistoohigh,draintheexcessoiluntil

youobtainthecorrectoillevelonthedipstick;to draintheexcessoil,refertoChangingtheEngine Oil(page18).

Important:Iftheoillevelinthecrankcaseis toolowortoohighandyouruntheengine, youmaydamagetheengine.

6.Installthedipsticksecurelybyhand.

AdjustingtheCuttingHeight

WARNING

Figure16

Frontcutting-heightlever

1.A=10.8cm(4-1/4inches)5.E=5.7cm(2-1/4inches)

2.B=9.5cm(3-3/4inches)6.F=4.4cm(1-3/4inches)

3.C=8.3cm(3-1/4inches)7.G=3.2cm(1-1/4inches)

4.D=7.0cm(2-3/4inches)

Adjustingthecuttingheightmaybringyouinto contactwiththemovingblades,causingserious injury.

•Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingparts tostop.

•Donotputyourngersunderthehousingwhen adjustingthecuttingheight.

Adjustthecuttingheightasdesired;refertoFigure16and Figure17.

Note:Toraisethemachine,movethefrontandrearcutting heightleversforward;tolowerthemachine,movethecutting heightleversrearward.Setthefrontandrearwheelstothe sameheightunlessspecialcircumstancesrequireotherwise; refertoOperatingTips(page16).

Figure17

Rearcutting-heightlever

1.A=10.8cm(4-1/4inches)5.E=5.7cm(2-1/4inches)

2.B=9.5cm(3-3/4inches)6.F=4.4cm(1-3/4inches)

3.C=8.3cm(3-1/4inches)7.G=3.2cm(1-1/4inches)

4.D=7.0cm(2-3/4inches)

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AdjustingtheHandleHeight

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Youcanraiseorlowerthehandletoapositionmore comfortableforyou.

1.Pullthehandle-lockleverrearwardtodisengagethe handle-lockpins(Figure18).

Figure18

1.Handle-locklever3.Notches

2.Handle-lockpin(2)

2.Rotatethehandleandalignthedesirednotchinthe handlebrackettothehandle-lockpins;refertoFigure

18.

3.Releasethehandle-locklevertosecurethehandlein place.

StartingtheEngine

StandardModel

Figure19

•Recoil-startHandle:

1.TurntheignitionkeytotheRunposition(Figure

19).

2.Pulltherecoilhandleslowlytotherearuntilyou feelresistance,thenpullsharply .Allowtheropeto returntotheengineslowly.

UsingtheSelf-PropelDrive

Tooperatetheself-propeldrive,simplywalkwithyourhands grippingtheupperhandleandyourelbowsatyoursides,and themachinewillautomaticallykeeppacewithyou(Figure20).

Note:Youcanself-propelthemachinewiththeblades engagedordisengaged.

Pulltherecoilhandleslowlyuntilyoufeelresistance,thenpull itsharply.Allowtheropetoreturntotheengineslowly.

Note:Ifthemachinedoesnotstartafterseveralattempts, contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Electric-startModel

Youcanstarttheengineonanelectric-startmodelbyusing eithertheignitionkeyortherecoil-starthandle.

•IgnitionKey:TurnandholdtheignitionkeytotheStart

position(Figure19);whentheenginestarts,releasethe key.

Important:Donotattempttostarttheenginewith theblade-controlbarengaged;otherwise,youmay blowthefuse.

Note:DonotholdtheignitionkeyintheStartposition forlongerthan5secondstopreventburningoutthe startermotor.

Figure20

Note:Usethetraction-assisthandleinsituationswhenyou

needmorecontrolthanyouhavewiththeself-propeldrive alone.

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StoppingtheEngine

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StandardModel

EngagingtheBlade

Whenyoustartyourengine,thebladesdonotturn.Y ou mustengagethebladestomow.

Pressthetoggleswitch(Figure21)totheStoppositionand holdituntiltheenginestops.

Figure21

Electric-startModel

1.TurnthekeytotheOffposition(Figure22).

1.Pulltheblade-control-barlockbacktotheblade-control bar(Figure23).

Figure23

1.Blade-controlbarlock2.Blade-controlbar

2.Slowlypulltheblade-controlbarbacktothehandle (Figure23).

3.Holdtheblade-controlbaragainstthehandle(Figure

24).

Figure24

DisengagingtheBlade

Releasetheblade-controlbar(Figure25).

Figure22

2.Whentheenginestops,removetheignitionkeyand takeitwithyouwhenyouleavethemachine.

Figure25

Important:Whenyoureleasetheblade-controlbar,

thebladesshouldstopwithin3seconds.Iftheydonot stopproperly,stopusingyourmachineimmediatelyand contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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CheckingtheBlade-Stop

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RecyclingtheClippings

SystemOperation

Beforeeachuse,checkthatthebladesstopwithin3seconds ofreleasingtheblade-controlbar.

UsingtheGrassBag

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Youcanusethegrassbagtochecktheblade-stopsystem.

1.Removetherear-dischargeplug.

2.Installtheemptygrassbagonthemachine.

3.Starttheengine.

4.Engagetheblades.

Note:Thebagshouldbegintoinate,indicatingthat thebladesarerotating.

5.Whilewatchingthebag,releasetheblade-controlbar.

Note:Ifthebagdoesnotdeatewithin3secondsof releasingtheblade-controlbar,theblade-stopsystem maybedeterioratingand,ifignored,couldresultin anunsafeoperatingcondition.Havethemachine inspectedandservicedbyanAuthorizedService Dealer.

6.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

Thismachinecomesfromthefactoryreadytorecyclegrass andleafclippingsbackintothelawn.Topreparethemachine torecycle:

•Iftheside-dischargechuteisonthemower,removeit

andlowertheside-dischargedeector;refertoRemoving theSide-DischargeChute(page16).

•Ifthegrassbagisonthemachine,removeit;referto

RemovingtheGrassBag(page15).

•Iftherear-dischargeplugisnotinstalled,gripitbythe

handle,raisethereardeector,andinsertitintothe rear-dischargechuteuntilthelatchlocksintoplace;refer toFigure26.

NotUsingtheGrassBag

1.Movethemachineontoapavedsurfaceinanon-windy area.

2.Setall4wheelstothe89mm(3-1/2inch)cutting heightsetting.

3.Takeahalfsheetofnewspaperandcrumpleitintoa ballsmallenoughtogounderthemachine(about75 mmor3inchesindiameter).

4.Placethenewspaperballabout13cm(5inches)in frontofthemachine.

5.Starttheengine.

6.Engagetheblades.

7.Releasetheblade-controlbarandbegincountingout3 seconds.

8.Onthecountof3,pushthemachinequicklyforward overthenewspaper.

9.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

10.Gotothefrontofthemachineandcheckthe newspaperball.

Note:Ifthenewspaperballdidnotgounderthe machine,repeatsteps4through10.

11.Ifthenewspaperisunravelledorshredded,theblades didnotstopproperly ,whichcouldresultinanunsafe operatingcondition.ContactanAuthorizedService Dealer.

Figure26

1.Reardeector

2.Inserttherear-discharge plug

3.Therear-dischargeplug installed

WARNING

Ensurethattherear-dischargeplugisinplace beforeyourecycletheclippings.Neverengagethe bladeswithouteithertherear-dischargeplugorthe grassbaginstalled.

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BaggingtheClippings

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Usethegrassbagwhenyouwanttocollectgrassandleaf clippingsfromthelawn.

WARNING

Aworngrassbagcouldallowsmallstonesand othersimilardebristobethrowntowardyouor bystanders,resultinginseriouspersonalinjuryor death.

Checkthegrassbagfrequently.Ifitisdamaged, installanewTororeplacementbag.

Iftheside-dischargechuteisonthemower,removeitbefore baggingtheclippings;refertoRemovingtheSide-Discharge Chute(page16).

WARNING

Thebladesaresharp;contactingthebladescan resultinseriouspersonalinjury.

Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

InstallingtheGrassBag

1.Raiseandholdupthereardeector(Figure27).

Figure28

1.Bagrod

4.Lowerthereardeectoruntilitrestsonthegrassbag.

2.Notch(2)

RemovingtheGrassBag

Toremovethebag,reversethestepsinInstallingtheGrass Bagabove.

Side-Dischargingthe Clippings

Usethesidedischargeforcuttingverytallgrass.

Ifthebagisonthemachine,removeitandinsertthe rear-dischargeplug;refertoRemovingtheGrassBag(page

15)beforeside-dischargingtheclippings.

Important:Ensurethattherear-dischargeplugisin placebeforeyourecycletheclippings(Figure26).

WARNING

Thebladeissharp;contactingthebladecanresult inseriouspersonalinjury.

Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop

Figure27

1.Reardeector

2.Rear-dischargeplug

2.Removetherear-dischargeplugbypullingdownonthe latchwithyourthumbandpullingtheplugoutfrom themachine(Figure27).

3.Installthebagrodintothenotchesatthebaseofthe handleandrockthebagbackandforthtoensurethat therodisseatedatthebottomofbothnotches;refer toFigure28.

3.Latch

beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

InstallingtheSide-DischargeChute

Withthechuteinyourrighthand:

1.Liftopentheside-dischargedeector(Figure29).

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Figure29

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1.Side-dischargedeector2.Side-dischargechute

2.Installtheside-dischargechuteasshowninFigure29 andFigure30,andclosethedeectorontothechute.

Figure30

RemovingtheSide-DischargeChute

Toremovetheside-dischargechute,reversethestepsin InstallingtheSide-dischargeChuteabove.

OperatingTips

GeneralMowingTips

•Cleartheareaofloosesticks,branches,stones,wire,

twine,andotherdebristhatthebladescouldhit.

•Avoidstrikingsolidobjectswiththeblades.Never

deliberatelymowoveranyobject.

•Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartstovibrate,

immediatelystoptheengine,disconnectthewirefrom thesparkplug,andexaminethemachinefordamage.

•Forbestperformance,installnewTororeplacement

bladesforyourmodelbeforethecuttingseasonbegins.

•ReplacethebladeswhennecessarywithTororeplacement

blades.

CuttingGrass

•Cutonlyaboutathirdofthegrassbladeatatime.Do

notcutbelowthe51mm(2inch)settingunlessthegrass issparseoritislatefallwhengrassgrowthbeginsto slowdown.

•Whencuttinggrassover15cm(6inches)tall,mowatthe

highestcuttingheightsettingandwalkslower;thenmow againatalowersettingforthebestlawnappearance.If thegrassistoolong,themachinemayplugandcause theenginetostall.

•Alternatethemowingdirection.Thishelpsdispersethe

clippingsoverthelawnforevenfertilization.

•Ifthenishedlawnappearanceisunsatisfactory,try1

ormoreofthefollowing:

–Replacethebladesorhavethemsharpened.

–Walkataslowerpacewhilemowing.

–Raisethecuttingheightonyourmachine.

–Overlapcuttingswathsinsteadofcuttingafullswath

witheachpass.

–Setthecuttingheightonthefrontwheelsanotch

lowerthantherearwheels.

–Cutthegrassmorefrequently.

•Cutonlydrygrassorleaves.Wetgrassandleavestend

toclumpontheyardandcancausethemachinetoplug ortheenginetostall.

WARNING

Mowingwetgrassorleavescanleadtoserious injuryifyouslipandcontacttheblade.Mow onlyindryconditions.

CuttingLeaves

•Aftercuttingaleaf-coveredlawn,ensurethatatleasthalf

ofthelawnshowsthroughthecutleaves.Youmayneed tomowtheleavesagain.

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•Iftherearemorethan13cm(5inches)ofleavesonthe

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lawn,setthefrontcuttingheight1or2notcheshigher thantherearcuttingheight.

•Slowdownyourmowingspeedifthemachinedoesnot

cuttheleavesnelyenough.

Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst5hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every25hours

Every50hours

Beforestorage

Yearly

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changetheengineoil.

•Checktheengine-oillevel.

•Checktheblade-stopsystemoperation.

•Checktheaircleanerandcleanorreplaceit,ifnecessary.

•Checkthecuttingblades.

•Cleanunderthemachine.

•Chargethebattery(electric-startmodelonly).

•Changetheengineoil.

•Servicetheblade-drivesystem.

•Chargethebattery(electric-startmodelonly).

•Emptythefueltankbeforerepairsasdirectedandbeforeannualstorage.

•Servicetheairlter;replaceitmorefrequentlyindustyoperatingconditions.

•Changetheengineoil.

•Replacethebladesorhavethemsharpened(morefrequentlyifthebladeedges dullquickly).

•Checkthesparkplug(useaChampionRC12YC,NGKBKR5SE-1 1,orequivalent); refertotheengineowner’smanual.

•Refertoyourengineowner’smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

Important:Refertotheengineowner’smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

PreparingforMaintenance

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

2.Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthesparkplug (Figure31).

Figure31

1.Spark-plugwire

Important:Beforetippingthemachinetochange theoilorreplacetheblades,allowthefueltankto rundrythroughnormalusage.Ifyoumusttipthe mowerpriortorunningoutoffuel,useahandfuel

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pumptoremovethefuel.Alwaystipthemachine

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ontoitssidesothattheairlterisupintheair.

ChangingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours

WARNING

Tippingthemachinemaycausethefuelto leak.Gasolineisammableandexplosiveand cancausepersonalinjury.

ServicingtheAirFilter

ServiceInterval:Y early

Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Loosenthefastenerandremovethecover(Figure32).

Every50hours

Yearly

Max.ll:0.59L(20oz),type:SAE30detergentoilwithan APIserviceclassicationofSF,SG,SH,SJ,SL,orhigher.

1.Ensurethatthefueltankcontainslittleornofuelso thatfueldoesnotleakoutwhenyoutipthemower ontoitsside.

2.Runtheengineafewminutesbeforechangingtheoil towarmit.

Note:Warmoilowsbetterandcarriesmore contaminants.

3.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.Referto PreparingforMaintenance(page17).

4.Tipthemowerontoitsside,withthedipstickdown, untiltheupperhandlerestsontheground.

5.Setanoil-drainpanunderthedipstick.

6.Removethedipstickanddraintheusedoilintoan oil-drainpan(Figure33).

Figure32

1.Cover

2.Fastener4.Base

2.Removeandinspectthelter.

•Ifthelterisdamagedoriswetwithoilorfuel,

replaceit.

•Ifthelterisdirty,tapitonahardsurfaceseveral

timesorblowthedebrisoutwardfromtheinterior ofthelterusingcompressedairatlessthan207 kPa(30psi).

Note:Donotbrushorblowdirtfromtheoutside

3.Cleantheairlterbodyandcoverusingadamprag.

4.Installthelterontothebase.

5.Installthecoverandscrewthefastenerdownsecurely .

ofthelter;eitherforcesdirtintothebers.

Important:Keepdirtawayfromtheairopening.

3.Filter

Figure33

7.Afterdrainingtheusedoil,returnthemowertothe operatingposition.

8.Removethedipstick(Figure34)andpourabout3/4of thecrankcasecapacityofoilintotheoil-lltube.

Note:Max.ll:0.59L(20oz),type:SAE30 detergentoilwithanAPIserviceclassicationofSF , SG,SH,SJ,SL,orhigher.

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ChargingtheBattery

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ServiceInterval:Every25hours

Beforestorage

Electric-startmodelonly

WARNING

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelatedaccessories containleadandleadcompounds,chemicals knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer andreproductiveharm.

batter y .

W ash hands after handling

Figure34

9.Wipeoffthedipstickendwithacleancloth.

10.Insertthedipstickintotheoil-lltube,andscrewit inuntilitstops.

11.Removethedipstickandreadtheoillevelonthe dipstick;refertoFigure35.

Figure35

1.Theoillevelistoolow; addoiltothecrankcase.

2.Theoillevelistoohigh; removeoilfromthe crankcase.

3.Theoilleveliscorrect.

•Iftheoillevelistoolow,addasmallamountofoil

slowlytotheoil-lltube,andthenrepeatsteps9 through11untiltheoilleveliscorrectasshownin Figure35.

•Iftheoillevelistoohigh,draintheexcessoiluntil

youobtainthecorrectoillevelonthedipstick.To draintheexcessoil,refertoChangingtheEngine Oil(page18).

Important:Iftheoillevelinthecrankcaseis toolowortoohighandyouruntheengine, youmaydamagetheengine.

12.Installthedipsticksecurelybyhand.

13.Recycletheusedoil.

Chargethebatteryfor24hoursinitially,thenmonthly(every 25starts)orasneeded.Alwaysusethechargerinasheltered area,andchargethebatteryatroomtemperature(about22° C,or70°F)wheneverpossible.

Note:Themachineisequippedwithanalternatorcharging system.

1.Connectthechargertothewiringharness,whichis locatedbelowtheignitionkey(Figure36).

Figure36

2.Plugthechargerintoawalloutlet.

Note:Yourbatterychargermayhavea2-colorLEDdisplay thatindicatesthefollowingstatesofcharging:

•Aredlightindicatesthatthechargerischargingthe

battery.

•Agreenlightindicatesthatthechargerisfullychargedor

isdisconnectedfromthebattery.

•Aashinglightthatalternatesbetweenredandgreen

indicatesthatthebatteryisnearlyfullycharged.Thisstate lastsonlyafewminutesuntilthebatteryisfullycharged.

Note:Whenthebatterynolongerholdsacharge,recyclethe lead-acidbatteryaccordingtolocalcodes.

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ReplacingtheFuse

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AdjustingtheSelf-PropelDrive

Electric-startmodelonly

Ifthebatterydoesnotchargeortheenginedoesnotturn withtheelectricstarter,thefusemaybeblown;replaceitwith a40-ampplug-intypefuse.

Important:Youcannotstartthemachinewiththe electricstarterorchargethebatteryunlessaworking fuseisinstalled.

1.Openthesealedfuseholderandreplacethefuse (Figure37).

Figure37

1.Fuseholder

2.Closethecovertothefuseholder,andensurethatit issealedtightly.

Wheneveryouinstallanewself-propelcableorifthe self-propeldriveisoutofadjustment,adjusttheself-propel drive.

1.Turntheadjustmentknobcounterclockwisetoloosen thecableadjustment(Figure38).

Figure38

1.Handle(leftside)

2.Adjustmentknob5.Turntheknob

3.Self-propel-drivecable

4.Turntheknobclockwiseto tightentheadjustment.

counterclockwiseto loosentheadjustment.

ReplacingtheBattery

Electric-startmodelonly

ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

2.Adjustthetensiononthecable(Figure38)bypullingit backorpushingitforwardandholdingthatposition.

Note:Pushthecabletowardtheenginetoincrease thetraction;pullthecableawayfromtheengineto decreasethetraction.

3.Turntheadjustmentknobclockwisetotightenthe adjustmentofthecable.

Note:Tightentheknobrmlybyhand.

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ServicingtheBlade-Drive

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ServicingtheCuttingBlades

System

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

1.Loosenthe2screwsonthebelt-coverpaneland removethepanel(Figure39).

Figure39

1.Belt-tensionspring5.Blade-drivebelt

2.Adjustingbolt6.Wall

3.Gap

4.Adjustingnut8.Belt-coverpanel

2.Brushorblowoutdebrisfromtheinsideoftheshield andaroundalltheparts.

3.Holda0.26mm(0.010inch)feelergauge,apieceof paper,oranotecardagainstthewallandslideitdown behindthebelttensionspring(Figure39).

7.Beltcover

ServiceInterval:Y early

Important:

blades pr oper l y

areuncomfortableperformingthisprocedure,contact anAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Examinethebladesforsharpnessandanywearordamage wheneveryourunoutofgasoline;refertoInspectingthe Blades(page22).Ifthebladeedgeisdullornicked,haveit sharpenedorreplaceit.Ifthebladeisworn,bent,damaged orcracked,replaceitimmediatelywithagenuineToro replacementblade.

Y ou will need a torque wr ench to install the

.Ifyoudonothaveatorquewrenchor

DANGER

Awornordamagedbladecanbreak,andapiece ofthebladecouldbethrowntowardtheoperator orabystander,resultinginseriouspersonalinjury ordeath.

•Inspectthebladesperiodicallyforwearor damage.

•Replaceawornordamagedblade.

Note:Maintainsharpbladesthroughoutthecuttingseason, becausesharpbladescutcleanlywithouttearingorshredding thegrassblades.Tearingandshreddingturnsgrassbrownat theedges,whichslowsgrowthandincreasesthechanceof disease.

PreparingtoServicetheCuttingBlades

1.Lockthehandleintheverticalposition(Figure40); refertoAdjustingtheHandleHeight(page12).

Note:Ifthereisavisiblegapbetweenthegaugeand thespring,tightentheadjustingboltandthenutuntil thepaperbarelyslidesfreelyinandoutofthegap (Figure39).

Important:Donotovertightentheadjustingbolt. Thiscoulddamagetheblade-drivebelt.

4.Installthebelt-coverpanel.

Figure40

1.Handlelockedintheverticalposition

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2.Tipthemachineontoitsside,withtheairlterupin

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theair,untiltheupperhandlerestsontheground.

WARNING

Thebladesaresharp;contactingabladecould resultinseriouspersonalinjury.

•Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug .

•Weargloveswhenservicingtheblade.

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure41).Iftheedgesare notsharporhavenicks,removethebladesandhave themsharpenedorreplacethem.

2.Inspectthebladesthemselves,especiallythecurved area(Figure41).

Figure42

1.Frontofcuttingdeck3.Measurefromthecutting edgetoasmooth,level surface

2.MeasureatlocationsA

andB

Figure41

1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming

2.Curvedarea4.Crack

Note:Ifyounoticeanydamage,wear,oraslot forminginthisarea(Figure41),immediatelyreplace itwithanewblade.

DANGER

Ifyouallowabladetowear,aslotwillform betweenthesailandatpartoftheblade. Eventuallyapieceoftheblademaybreak offandbethrownfromunderthehousing, possiblyresultinginseriousinjurytoyouor bystanders.

•Inspectthebladeperiodicallyforwearor damage.

•Nevertrytostraightenabladethatisbent orweldabrokenorcrackedblade.

•Replaceawornordamagedblade.

3.Checkforbentblades;refertoCheckingforBent Blades(page22).

2.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecuttingedges atlocationsAandB,(Figure42),andrecordboth dimensions.

3.Rotatethebladessothattheiroppositeendsareat locationsAandB.

4.Repeatthemeasurementsinstep2andrecordthem.

Note:Ifthedifferencebetweenthedimensions AandBobtainedinsteps2and4exceeds3mm (1/8inch),thebladeisbentandmustbereplaced; refertoRemovingtheBlades(page22)andInstalling theBlades(page23).

WARNING

Abladethatisbentordamagedcouldbreak apartandcouldseriouslyinjureorkillyouor bystanders.

•Alwaysreplaceabentordamagedblade withanewblade.

•Neverleorcreatesharpnotchesinthe edgesorsurfacesofablade.

RemovingtheBlades

Replacethebladeswhenthemachinehitsasolidobjector whenabladeisoutofbalanceorbent.Useonlygenuine Tororeplacementblades.

CheckingforBentBlades

1.Rotatethebladesuntiltheyarepositionedasshown inFigure42.

1.Useablockofwoodtoholdeachbladesteadyandturn thebladeboltcounterclockwiseasshowninFigure43.

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Figure43

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2.RemoveeachbladeasshowninFigure44.

2.Steadyeachbladewithaboardandturnthebladebolt clockwisewithatorquewrenchasshowninFigure45; torquethebladeboltto82N-m(60ft-lb).

Important:Abolttorquedto82N-m(60ft-lb)is verytight.Putyourweightbehindthewrenchand tightentheboltsecurely.Thisboltisverydifcult toovertighten.

Figure45

3.Rotatetheinstalledblade1/4turnuntilitisvertical, andinstalltheotherbladeinthesamemannerasthe rst(refertostep1).

Note:Thebladesshouldbeperpendicular,forming aninverted“T”asshowninFigure46.

Figure44

1.Spindle(2)3.Blade(2)

2.Bladedriver(2)4.Bladebolt(2)

3.Inspectthepinsonthebladedriversforwearand damage.

InstallingtheBlades

1.Installtherstbladesothatitishorizontal,alongwith allmountinghardwareasshowninFigure44.

Note:Tightentheboltwithyourngers.

1.Blade(2)

Important:Positionthecurvedendsoftheblades

4.Tightenthesecondblade;refertostep2.

topointtowardthemachinehousing. Besuretonesttheraisedareasoneachbladedriver

withtherecessesintheheadofitscorresponding spindle,andthepinsontheothersideofeach bladedriverwiththeholesinitscorresponding blade.

5.Rotatethebladesbyhandafull360°turntoensure thattheydonottouch.

Note:Ifthebladestoucheachother,theyarenot mountedcorrectly.Repeatsteps1through3untilthe bladesnolongertoucheachother.

Figure46

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WARNING

Incorrectlyinstallingthebladescoulddamage themachineorcauseaninjurytotheoperator ortobystanders.

CleaningundertheMachine

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Cleanunderthe

machine.

1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.

2.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Lowerthemachinetothelowestheight-of-cut.

4.Attachahosetothewashouttting,andturnthewater onhigh(Figure47).

Note:Spreadpetroleumjellyonthewashouttting O-ringtomakethecouplingslideoneasierandprotect theO-ring.

Abrokenormissingwashoutttingcould exposeyouandotherstothrownobjectsor bladecontact.Contactwithabladeorthrown debriscancauseinjuryordeath.

•Replaceabrokenormissingwashout ttingimmediately,beforeusingthe machineagain.

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe machineorthroughopeningsinthe machine.

Figure47

1.Washouttting3.O-ring

2.Hose

5.Starttheengine,engagetheblade-controllever,andlet themachinerunfor1to3minutes.

6.Disengagetheblade-controllever,stoptheengine,and waitforallmovingpartstostop.

7.Shutoffthewaterandremovethecouplingfromthe washouttting.

Note:Ifthemachineisnotcleanafterasingle washing,soakitandletitstandfor30minutes.Then repeattheprocess.

8.Runthemachineagainandengagethebladesfor1to3 minutestoremovetheexcesswater.

4.Coupling

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Storage

Storethemachineinacool,clean,dryplace.

GeneralInformation

1.Performtherecommendedannualmaintenance procedures;refertoMaintenance(page17).

2.Cleanunderthemachine;refertoCleaningunderthe Machine(page24).

3.Removechaff,dirt,andgrimefromtheexternalparts oftheengine,theshrouding,andthetopofthe machine.

PreparingtheEngine

1.Whiletheengineisstillwarm,changetheengineoil; refertoChangingtheEngineOil(page18).

2.Removethesparkplug.

3.Usinganoilcan,addabout30ml(1oz),ofmotoroil totheenginethroughthespark-plughole.

4.Slowlypullthestarterropeseveraltimestodistribute oilthroughoutthecylinder.

5.Installthesparkplugbutdonotconnectthewireto thesparkplug.Securethewiresothatitdoesnotcome intocontactwiththesparkplug.

4.Checktheconditionoftheblades;refertoInspecting theBlades(page22).

5.Servicetheairlter;refertoServicingtheAirFilter (page18).

6.Tightenallnuts,bolts,andscrews.

7.Touchupallrustedorchippedpaintsurfaceswith paintavailablefromanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

8.Chargethebatteryfor24hours,thenunplugthe batterychargerandstorethemachineinanunheated area.Ifyoumuststorethemachineinaheatedarea, youmustchargethebatteryevery90days(electric-start modelonly).

9.Foldthehandleforstorage;refertoAdjustingthe HandleHeight(page12).

PreparingtheFuelSystem

WARNING

Gasolinecanvaporizeifyoustoreitoverlong periodsoftimeandexplodeifitcomesintocontact withanopename.

•Donotstoregasolineoverlongperiodsoftime.

RemovingtheMachinefrom Storage

1.Unfoldthehandle;refertoAdjustingtheHandle Height(page12).

2.Checkandtightenallfasteners.

3.Removethesparkplugandspintheenginerapidly usingthestartertoblowexcessoilfromthecylinder.

4.Inspectthesparkplugandreplaceitifitisdirty,worn, orcracked;refertotheengineowner’smanual.

5.Installthesparkplugandtightenittotherecommended torqueof20N-m(180in-lb).

6.Performanyneededmaintenanceprocedures;referto Maintenance(page17).

7.Checktheengineoillevel;refertoCheckingthe Engine-OilLevel(page10).

8.Fillthefuelinthefueltankwithfreshgasoline;refer toFillingtheFuelTank(page10).

9.Chargethebattery(electric-startmodelonly);referto ChargingtheBattery(page19).

10.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

•Donotstorethemachinewithgasolineinthe fueltankorthecarburetorinanenclosurewith anopename.(Forexample,afurnaceora waterheaterpilotlight.)

•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringitinany enclosure.

Onthelastrefuelingoftheyear,addfuelstabilizertothefuel asdirectedbytheenginemanufacturer.Emptythefueltank whenmowingthelasttimebeforestoringthemachine.

1.Runthemachineuntiltheenginestopsfromrunning outoffuel.

2.Starttheengineagain.

3.Allowtheenginetorununtilitstops.Whenyoucan nolongerstarttheengine,itissufcientlydry.

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AccessandCorrectionofyourPersonalInformation Ifyouwouldliketorevieworcorrectyourpersonalinformation,pleasecontactusbyemailatlegal@toro.com.

AustralianConsumerLaw

AustraliancustomerswillnddetailsrelatingtotheAustralianConsumerLaweitherinsidetheboxoratyourlocalToroDealer.

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TheToroWarranty

TheToroGTSStartingGuarantee

ResidentialProducts

and

ConditionsandProductsCovered

TheT oroCompanyanditsafliate,T oroWarrantyCompany ,pursuant toanagreementbetweenthem,jointlypromisetorepairfortheoriginal purchaser workmanshiporiftheT oroGTS(GuaranteedtoStart)enginewillnotstart ontherstorsecondpull,providedtheroutinemaintenancerequiredinthe Operator'sManualhavebeenperformed.

Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromthedateofpurchase:

ProductsWarrantyPeriod

WalkPowerMowers

•CastDeck

•Engine

•Battery2years

•SteelDeck

•Engine

TimeMasterMowers3yearsResidentialUse

•Engine

•Battery2years

ElectricHandHeldProducts2yearsResidentialUse

Snowthrowers

•SingleStage

•Engine

•TwoStage

•Chute,chutedeectorand

impellerhousingcover

ElectricSnowthrowers

AllRide-OnUnitsBelow

•Engine

•Battery2yearsResidentialUse

•Attachments2yearsResidentialUse

DHLawn&GardenTractors

XLSLawn&GardenTractors

TimeCutter

TITANMowers3yearsor240hours

•Frame

OriginalPurchasermeansthepersonwhooriginallypurchasedtheToroProduct.

Residentialusemeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanone

locationisconsideredcommercialuseandthecommercialusewarrantywouldapply .

TheToroGTSStartingGuaranteedoesnotapplywhentheproductisusedcommercially.

SomeenginesusedonToroProductsarewarrantedbytheenginemanufacturer.

Whicheveroccursrst.

LifetimeFrameWarranty-Ifthemainframe,consistingofthepartsweldedtogethertoformthe

tractorstructurethatothercomponentssuchastheenginearesecuredto,cracksorbreaksin

normaluse,itwillberepairedorreplaced,atToro'soption,underwarrantyatnocostforpartsand

labor.Framefailureduetomisuseorabuseandfailureorrepairrequiredduetorustorcorrosion

arenotcovered.

Warrantymaybedeniedifthehourmeterisdisconnected,altered,or showssignsofbeingtamperedwith.

theT oroProductlistedbelowifdefectiveinmaterialsor

5yearsResidentialUse 90DaysCommercialUse 5yearsGTSGuarantee,

ResidentialUse

2yearsResidentialUse 30DaysCommercialUse 2yearsGTSGuarantee,

ResidentialUse

90DaysCommercialUse 3yearsGTSGuarantee,

ResidentialUse

NoWarrantyforCommercialUse

2yearsResidentialUse 45DaysCommercialUse 2yearsGTSGuarantee,

ResidentialUse

3yearsResidentialUse 45DaysCommercialUse Lifetime(originalowneronly)

2yearsResidentialUse NoWarrantyforCommercialUse

Seeenginemanufacturer'swarranty

2yearsResidentialUse 30DaysCommercialUse

3yearsResidentialUse 30DaysCommercialUse

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

OwnerResponsibilities

YoumustmaintainyourT oroProductbyfollowingthemaintenance proceduresdescribedintheOperator'sManual.Suchroutinemaintenance, whetherperformedbyadealerorbyyou,isatyourexpense.

InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService

IfyouthinkthatyourToroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsor workmanship,followthisprocedure:

1.Contactyoursellertoarrangeserviceoftheproduct.Ifforany reasonitisimpossibleforyoutocontactyourseller ,youmaycontact anyT oroAuthorizedDistributortoarrangeservice.Seeattached DistributorList.

2.Bringtheproductandyourproofofpurchase(salesreceipt)tothe servicingoutlet.Ifforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeservicing outlet’sanalysisorwiththeassistanceprovided,contactusat:

ToroCustomerCareDepartment,RLCDivision ToroWarrantyCompany 811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth Bloomington,MN55420-1 196 001–952–948–4707

ItemsandConditionsNotCovered

Thereisnootherexpresswarrantyexceptforspecialemissionsystem coverageandenginewarrantycoverageonsomeproducts.Thisexpress warrantydoesnotcoverthefollowing:

•Costofregularmaintenanceserviceorparts,suchaslters,fuel,

lubricants,oilchanges,sparkplugs,airltersbladesharpeningorworn blades,cable/linkageadjustments,orbrakeandclutchadjustments

•Componentsfailingduetonormalwear

•Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenalteredormisusedorneglected

andrequiresreplacementorrepairduetoaccidentsorlackofproper maintenance

•Pickupanddeliverycharges

•RepairsorattemptedrepairsbyanyoneotherthananAuthorizedT oro

ServiceDealer

•Repairsnecessaryduetofailuretofollowrecommendedfuel

procedure(consultOperator'sManualformoredetails)

–Removingcontaminantsfromthefuelsystemisnotcovered

–Useofoldfuel(morethanonemonthold)orfuelwhichcontains

morethan10%ethanolormorethat15%MTBE

–Failuretodrainthefuelsystempriortoanyperiodofnon-use

overonemonth

•Repairsoradjustmentstocorrectstartingdifcultiesduetothe

following:

–Failuretofollowpropermaintenanceproceduresorrecommended

fuelprocedure

–Rotarymowerbladestrikinganobject

•Specialoperationalconditionswherestartingmayrequiremorethan

twopulls:

–Firsttimestartsafterextendedperiodofnon-useoverthree

monthsorseasonalstorage

–Cooltemperaturestartssuchasthosefoundinearlyspringand

lateautumn

–Improperstartingprocedures-ifyouarehavingdifcultystarting

yourunit,pleasechecktheOperator'sManualtoensurethat youareusingthecorrectstartingprocedures.Thiscansavean unnecessaryvisittoanAuthorizedT oroServiceDealer .

GeneralConditions

Thepurchaseriscoveredbythenationallawsofeachcountry .Therights towhichthepurchaserisentitledwiththesupportoftheselawsarenot restrictedbythiswarranty.

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