Toro 21199, 21199HD, 21200 Operator's Manual

TimeMaster30inLawnMower

ModelNo.21199—SerialNo.403600000andUp

ModelNo.21 199HD—SerialNo.404314000andUp

ModelNo.21200—SerialNo.403600000andUp

FormNo.3423-195RevA

Operator'sManual

Introduction

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

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.

YoumaycontactT orodirectlyatwww.Toro.comfor
productandaccessoryinformation,helpndinga
dealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready .Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.Writetheproductmodelandserial
numbersinthespaceprovided.

Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan

scantheQRcodeontheserialnumberdecal(if
equipped)toaccesswarranty,parts,andother
productinformation.

seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.

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Figure2

Safety-alertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.

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

TheenclosedEngineOwner'sManualis
suppliedforinformationregardingtheUS
EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA)and
theCaliforniaEmissionControlRegulationof
emissionsystems,maintenance,andwarranty.
Replacementsmaybeorderedthroughtheengine
manufacturer.

Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

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

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Bloomington,MN55420

Registeratwww.Toro.com.

GrossorNetTorque:Thegrossornettorque
ofthisenginewaslaboratoryratedbytheengine

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manufacturerinaccordancewiththeSocietyof
AutomotiveEngineers(SAE)J1940orJ2723.As
conguredtomeetsafety,emission,andoperating
requirements,theactualenginetorqueonthisclass
ofmowerwillbesignicantlylower.Pleasereferto
theenginemanufacturer’sinformationincludedwith
themachine.

OriginalInstructions(EN)

PrintedinMexico

AllRightsReserved

*3423-195*A

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandlead

compounds,chemicalsknownto

theStateofCaliforniatocause

cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash

handsafterhandling.

Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure

tochemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

AfterOperation....................................................22

AfterOperationSafety......................................22

CleaningundertheMachine.............................22

Maintenance...........................................................24

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........24

MaintenanceSafety..........................................24

PreparingforMaintenance...............................24

ServicingtheAirFilter.......................................25

ChangingtheEngineOil...................................25

ChargingtheBattery.........................................26

ReplacingtheFuse...........................................27

ReplacingtheBattery.......................................27

AdjustingtheSelf-PropelDrive.........................28

ServicingtheBlade-DriveSystem.....................28

ServicingtheBlades.........................................29

CheckingforBentBlades.................................30

RemovingtheBlades........................................31

InstallingtheBlades..........................................31

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

GeneralInformation..........................................32

PreparingtheFuelSystem...............................32

PreparingtheEngine........................................33

RemovingtheMachinefromStorage................33

Contents

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

Safety.......................................................................3

GeneralSafety...................................................3

SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................3

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

1AssemblingandUnfoldingtheHandle..............6

2InstallingtheBlade-ControlBar........................6

3FillingtheEnginewithOil.................................8

4AssemblingtheGrassBag...............................8

5ChargingtheBattery........................................9

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

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

BeforeOperation.................................................10

BeforeOperationSafety...................................10

FillingtheFuelTank...........................................11

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

AdjustingtheHandleHeight.............................13

AdjustingtheCuttingHeight.............................14

DuringOperation.................................................14

DuringOperationSafety...................................14

StartingtheEngine...........................................15

UsingtheSelf-PropelDrive...............................17

ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................17

EngagingtheBlades.........................................18

DisengagingtheBlades....................................18

CheckingtheBlade-StopSystem

Operation......................................................19

RecyclingtheClippings....................................19

BaggingtheClippings.......................................20

Side-DischargingtheClippings.........................20

OperatingTips.................................................21

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Safety

Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith
ANSIB71.1-2012.

GeneralSafety

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjury .

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards

andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
workingonthemachine.

•Keepbystandersandchildrenasafedistance

awayfromthemachine.Donotallowchildrento
operatethemachine.Allowonlypeoplewhoare
responsible,trained,familiarwiththeinstructions,
andphysicallycapabletooperatethemachine.

•Stopthemachineandshutofftheenginebefore

servicing,fueling,oruncloggingthemachine.

Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended
usecouldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.

•Read,understand,andfollowtheinstructions

andwarningsinthisOperator’sManualandon
themachineandattachmentsbeforestartingthe
engine.

•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmovingpartsof

orunderthemachine.Keepclearofanydischarge
opening.

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

decaloemmarkt

Manufacturer'sMark

Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan
resultininjury.T oreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay
attentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,whichmeans
Caution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

Youcanndadditionalsafetyinformationwhere
neededthroughoutthismanual.

1.Thismarkindicatesthatthebladeisidentiedasapart
fromtheoriginalmachinemanufacturer .

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Electric-StartModelOnly

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

2.ReadtheOperator'sManual.

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94-8072

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108-9751

Electric-StartModelOnly

1.Engine—stop(shutoff)

2.Engine—run

3.Engine—start

133-8062

120-9570

1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguards
andshieldsinplace.

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decal131-4514b

131-4514

1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.

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

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

4.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
awayfromthemachine;shutofftheenginebeforeleaving

decal133-8062

decal120-9570

theoperatingposition;pickupanydebrisbeforemowing.

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

125-5092

1.Steponthemowerhousingtostarttheengine.

decal125-5092

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decal132-4470

132-4470

TractionAdjustment

1.Attention;readthe
Operator'sManual—1)
Loosentheknobbyturning
itcounterclockwise;2)Pull
thecable(s)awayfrom
theenginetodecrease
thetraction,orpushthe
cable(s)towardtheengine
toincreasethetraction;

3)Tightentheknobby
turningitclockwise.

2.ScantheQRcodefor
moreinformationon
tractionadjustment.

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Setup

Important:Removeanddiscardtheprotectiveplasticsheetthatcoverstheengineandanyother

plasticorwrappingonthemachine.

Important:Topreventaccidentalstarting,donotinsertthekeyintotheelectric-startignition(if

equipped)untilyouarereadytostarttheengine.

1

AssemblingandUnfoldingtheHandle

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

WARNING

Assemblingandunfoldingthehandleimproperlycandamagethecables,causinganunsafe
operatingcondition.

•Donotdamagethecableswhenunfoldingthehandle.

•Ifacableisdamaged,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Figure3

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2

InstallingtheBlade-ControlBar

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

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Figure4

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3

FillingtheEnginewithOil

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Important:Yourmachinedoesnotcomewithoilintheengine,butitdoescomewithabottleofoil.

Beforestartingtheengine,lltheenginewithoil.

4

AssemblingtheGrassBag

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

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Figure5

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Figure6

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5

ChargingtheBattery

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Electric-StartModelOnly

RefertoChargingtheBattery(page26).

ProductOverview

Figure7

1.Side-dischargedeector

2.Sparkplug10.Battery(electric-start

3.Recoil-starthandle11.Reardoor

4.Oilll/dipstick

5.Handle-locklever13.Fuse

6.Handleknob(2)14.Airlter

7.Adjustmentknobforthe
self-propeldrive

8.Upperhandle16.Frontcutting-heightlever

9.Ignitionswitch
(electric-startmodelonly)
ortoggleswitch(standard
modelonly)

modelonly;notshown)

12.Rearcutting-heightlever

15.Washoutport

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Figure8

Upperhandle

1.Adjustmentknobforthe
self-propeldrive

2.Traction-assisthandle

3.Blade-control-barlock6.Ignitionswitch

4.Blade-controlbar

5.Ignitionkey(electric-start
modelonly)

(electric-startmodelonly)
ortoggleswitch(standard
modelonly)

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

BeforeOperation

BeforeOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe

equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Checkthatallguardsandsafetydevices,suchas

deectorsand/orgrasscatcher,areinplaceand

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workingproperly.

•Alwaysinspectthemachinetoensurethatthe

blades,bladebolts,andcuttingassemblyarenot
wornordamaged.

•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine,

andremoveallobjectsthatcouldinterferewith
theoperationofthemachineorthatthemachine
couldthrow.

•Adjustingthecuttingheightmaybringyouinto

contactwiththemovingblade,causingserious
injury.

Figure9

1.Grassbag3.Side-dischargechute

2.Rear-dischargeplug
(installed)

4.Batterycharger
(electric-startmodelonly)

–Shutofftheengine,removetheignitionkey

(electric-startmodelonly),andwaitforall
movingpartstostop.

–Donotputyourngersunderthehousing

whenadjustingthecuttingheight.

FuelSafety

•Fuelisextremelyammableandhighlyexplosive.

Areorexplosionfromfuelcanburnyouand
othersandcandamageproperty.

–Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthefuel,

placethecontainerand/ormachinedirectlyon
thegroundbeforelling,notinavehicleoron
anobject.

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–Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,

whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanyfuelthat
spills.

–Donothandlefuelwhensmokingoraroundan

openameorsparks.

–Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltothe

tankwhiletheengineisrunningorhot.

–Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostartthe

engine.Avoidcreatingasourceofignitionuntil
thefuelvaporshavedissipated.

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–Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeep

itoutofthereachofchildren.

•Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term

exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand
illness.

–Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

–Keepyourhandsandfaceawayfromthe

nozzleandthefuel-tankopening.

–Keepfuelawayfromyoureyesandskin.

FillingtheFuelTank

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh,unleaded

gasolinewithanoctaneratingof87orhigher
((R+M)/2ratingmethod).

•Oxygenatedfuelwithupto10%ethanolor15%

MTBEbyvolumeisacceptable.

•Donotuseethanolblendsofgasoline,such

asE15orE85,withmorethan10%ethanolby
volume.Performanceproblemsand/orengine
damagemayresult,whichmaynotbecovered
underthewarranty.

•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorinfuel

containersoverthewinterunlessfuelstabilizer
hasbeenaddedtothefuel.

•Donotaddoiltogasoline.

Fillthefueltankwithfreshunleadedregulargasoline
fromamajorname-brandservicestation.

Important:T oreducestartingproblems,add

fuelstabilizertothegasolineallseason.Mixthe
stabilizerwithgasolinelessthan30daysold.

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Figure10

2.Installthefuel-tankcapandtightenitsecurely
byhand.

1.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcapandremovethe
capfromthetank(AofFigure10).

Important:Thismachineisequippedwith

apremiumfueltankthatusesafoaminsert
topreventfuelagitation.Neverremovethe
foamelement,becauseitallowstheengine
touseallthefuelinthetank(BofFigure10).

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