Toro 21012B, 21012BC, 21013B, 21013BC Operator's Manual
FORM NO. 3317–904 Rev. A GB
43 cm Recycler
Walk-Behind
Power Mower
Model No. 21012B–6900001 & Up
Model No. 21013B–6900001 & Up
Operator’s Manual
IMPORTANT: Read this manual carefully. It contains information about your
safety and the safety of others. Also become familiar with the controls and
their proper use before you operate the product.
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Toro product.
All of us at Toro want you to be completely satisfied
with your new product, so feel free to contact your
local Authorized Service Dealer for help with service,
genuine Toro parts, or other information you may
require.
Whenever you contact your Authorized Service
Dealer or the factory, always know the model and
serial numbers of your product. These numbers will
help the Service Dealer or Service Representative
provide exact information about your specific
product. You will find the model and serial number
decal located in a unique place on the product as
shown below.
1
Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate
and maintain your product correctly. Reading this
manual will help you and others avoid personal injury
and damage to the product. Although Toro designs,
produces and markets safe, state-of-the-art products,
you are responsible for using the product properly
and safely. You are also responsible for training
persons who you allow to use the product about safe
operation.
The Toro warning system in this manual identifies
potential hazards and has special safety messages that
help you and others avoid personal injury, even death.
DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION are signal
words used to identify the level of hazard. However,
regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful.
DANGER signals an extreme hazard that will cause
serious injury or death if the recommended
precautions are not followed.
WARNING signals a hazard that may cause serious
injury or death if the recommended precautions are
not followed.
1. Model a n d S erial Number Decal
For your convenience, write the product model and
serial numbers in the space below.
Model No:
Serial No.
1694
CAUTION signals a hazard that may cause minor or
moderate injury if the recommended precautions are
not followed.
Two other words are also used to highlight
information. “Important” calls attention to special
mechanical information and “Note” emphasizes
general information worthy of special attention.
The left and right side of the machine is determined
by standing behind the handle in the normal
operator’s position.
Printed in USA
The Toro Company – 1995
All Rights Reserved
Contents
Safety 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Training 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparation 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound Pressure Level 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound Power Level 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vibration Level 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Symbol Glossary 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assembly 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handle 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starter Rope 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Grass Bag Ramp 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Discharge Tunnel Plug 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Starting 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fill Crankcase With Oil 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fill Fuel Tank With Gasoline 11. . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting Engine 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stopping Engine 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Grass Bag 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Discharge Tunnel Plug 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Cutting Height 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recycling Tips 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Page
Page
Maintenance 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing Air Cleaner 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Draining Gasoline 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Crankcase Oil 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark Plug 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Throttle 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Brake Cable 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Wheel Traction Drive 20. . . . . . . .
Inspecting/Removing/
Sharpening Blade 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubrication 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GB–1
Safety
Training
1. Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with
the controls and the proper use of the equipment.
2. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with
these instructions to use the lawnmower. Local
regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
3. Never mow while people, especially children, or
pets are nearby.
4. Keep in mind that the operator or user is
responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to
other people or their property.
Preparation
1. While mowing, always wear substantial
footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the
equipment when barefoot or wearing open
sandals.
2. Thoroughly inspect the area where the
equipment is to be used and remove all objects
which may be thrown by the machine.
• If petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start
the engine but move the machine away
from the area of spillage and avoid creating
any source of ignition until petrol vapors
have dissipated.
• Replace all fuel tanks and container caps
securely.
4. Replace faulty silencers.
5. Before using, always visually inspect to see that
the blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are
not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged
blades and bolts in sets to preserve balance.
6. On multi–bladed machines, take care as rotating
one blade can cause other blades to rotate.
Operation
1. Do not operate the engine in a confined space
where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can
collect.
2. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
3. WARNING – Petrol is highly flammable.
• Store fuel in containers specifically
designed for this purpose.
• Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke
while refuelling.
• Add fuel before starting the engine. Never
remove the cap of the fuel tank or add
petrol while the engine is running or when
the engine is hot.
GB–2
3. Avoid operating the equipment in wet grass,
where feasible.
4. Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
5. Walk, never run.
6. For wheeled rotary machines, mow across the
face of slopes, never up and down.
7. Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes.
8. Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
9. Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling
the lawnmower towards you.
Safety
10. Stop the blade(s) if the lawnmower has to be
tilted for transportation when crossing surfaces
other than grass, and when transporting the
lawnmower to and from the area to be mowed.
11. Never operate the lawnmower with defective
guards or shields, or without safety devices for
example deflectors and/or grass catchers in
place.
12. Do not change the engine governor settings or
overspeed the engine.
13. Disengage all blade and drive clutches before
starting the engine.
14. Start the engine or switch on the motor carefully
according to instructions and with feet well away
from the blade(s).
15. Do not tilt the lawnmower when starting the
engine or switching on the motor, except if the
lawnmower has to be tilted for starting. In this
case, do not tilt it more than absolutely necessary
and lift only the part which is away from the
operator.
16. Do not start the engine when standing in front of
the discharge chute.
• if lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormally
(check immediately).
20. Stop the engine
• whenever you leave the lawnmower;
• before refuelling.
21. Reduce the throttle setting during engine shut
down and, if the engine is provided with a
shut-off valve, turn the fuel off at the conclusion
of mowing.
Maintenance and storage
1. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure
the equipment is in safe working condition.
2. Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank
inside a building where fumes may reach an
open flame or spark.
3. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
4. To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine,
silencer, battery compartment and petrol storage
area free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
17. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all
times.
18. Never pick up or carry a lawnmower while the
engine is running.
19. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug
wire.
• before clearing blockages or unclogging
chute;
• before checking, cleaning or working on the
lawnmower;
• after striking a foreign object. Inspect the
lawnmower for damage and make repairs
before restarting and operating the
lawnmower;
5. Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or
deterioration.
6. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
7. If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be
done outdoors.
GB–3
Safety
Sound Pressure Level
Model 21012B
This unit has an equivalent continuous A-weighted
sound pressure at the operator ear of: 80.2 dB(A),
based on measurements of identical machines per
ANSI B71.5-1984 procedures.
Model 21013B
This unit has an equivalent continuous A-weighted
sound pressure at the operator ear of: 81.9 dB(A),
based on measurements of identical machines per
ANSI B71.5-1984 procedures.
Symbol Glossary
Safety alert triangle —
symbol within triangle
indicates a hazard.
Sound Power Level
This unit has a sound power level of: 96 dB(A)/1 pW,
based on measurements of identical machines per
Directive 84/538/EEC and amendments.
Vibration Level
This unit has a maximum hand-arm vibration level of
5.41 m/s, based on measurement of identical
machines per ISO 5349 procedures.
Do not open or
remove safety shields
while engine is
running.
Safety alert symbol
Read operator’s
manual.
Consult technical
manual for proper
service procedures.
Stay a safe distance
from the machine.
Rotating blade can cut
off toes or fingers.
Stay clear of mower
blade as long as
engine is running.
To avoid blade failure
when mulching, use
blade stiffener when
mower is equipped
with mulching plug.
Transmission
Oil
GB–4
Safety
Stay a safe distance
from the mower.
Throw or flying
objects — Whole body
exposure
Thrown or flying
objects — Rotary
side-mounted mower.
Keep deflector shield
in place.
Stop engine before
leaving operator
position.
Hourmeter/elapsed
operating hours
On/Run
Engage
Disengage
Battery charging
condition
Fuel
Fast Neutral
Slow First gear
Decreasing/Increasing Second gear
Grease lubrication
point
Third gear
GB–5
Safety
Engine start
Engine stop
Choke Pull rope.
Primer (start aid) Wheel
Push primer three
times.
Cutting element —
basic symbol
Cutting element —
height adjustment
Wheel traction
Properly dispose of
batteries.
Insert key in ignition
switch.
Turn key in ignition
switch.
Move control.
Lower control bar.
Raise control bar.
Raise/lower control
bar.
Raise/lower control
bar.
GB–6
Move control forward. Raise control bar.
Safety
Move control
rearward.
Raise control bar.
Lower control bar.
GB–7
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