Toro 21388 Operator's Manual

60V21inSuperRecycler

ModelNo.21388—SerialNo.409320000andUp

ModelNo.21388T—SerialNo.409320000andUp

FormNo.3445-769RevB

®

LawnMower

Operator'sManual

Introduction

Thisrotary-blade,walk-behindlawnmowerisintended
tobeusedbyresidentialhomeowners.Itisdesigned
primarilyforcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawns
onresidentialproperties.Itisnotdesignedforcutting
brushorforagriculturaluses.Itisdesignedtouse
ToroFlex-Forcelithium-ionbatterypackModel88660
(providedwithModel21388);itcanalsousebattery
packModels88620,88625,88640,88650,or88675.
Thesebatterypacksaredesignedtobecharged
onlybybatterychargerModels88602(providedwith
Model21388),88605,or88610.Usingthisproduct
forpurposesotherthanitsintendedusecouldprove
dangeroustoyouandbystanders.

Model21388Tdoesnotincludeabatteryora
charger.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.

Visitwww.T oro.comformoreinformation,including
safetytips,trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,
helpndingadealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuinethe
manufacturerparts,oradditionalinformation,contact
anAuthorizedServiceDealerorthemanufacturer
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserial
numbersofyourproductready.Figure1identies
thelocationofthemodelandserialnumbersonthe
product.Writethenumbersinthespaceprovided.

Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan

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

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

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

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Figure2

Safety-alertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Thepowercordonthisproductcontains

lead,achemicalknowntotheState

ofCaliforniatocausebirthdefects

orotherreproductiveharm.Wash

handsafterhandling.

Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure

tochemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

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Contents

Safety

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

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

SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................5

Setup........................................................................7

1MountingtheBatteryCharger

(Optional)........................................................7

2UnfoldingtheHandle.......................................8

3AssemblingtheGrassBag...............................9

ProductOverview...................................................10

Specications...................................................11

Attachments/Accessories..................................11

Operation................................................................12

BeforeOperation.................................................12

InstallingtheBatteryPack................................12

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

AdjustingtheCuttingHeight.............................13

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

StartingtheMachine.........................................14

UsingtheSelf-PropelDrive...............................14

AdjustingtheBladeSpeed................................14

ShuttingOfftheMachine..................................15

RecyclingtheClippings....................................15

BaggingtheClippings.......................................16

DischargingtheClippings.................................18

RemovingtheBatteryPackfromthe

Machine........................................................19

OperatingTips.................................................19

AfterOperation....................................................20

ChargingtheBatteryPack................................20

CleaningundertheMachine.............................21

FoldingtheHandle...........................................21

Maintenance...........................................................23

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........23

LubricatingtheWheelGears............................23

ReplacingtheBlade..........................................23

AdjustingtheSelf-PropelDrive.........................24

PreparingtheBatteryPackfor

Recycling......................................................25

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

Troubleshooting......................................................26

IMPORTANTSAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING—Whenusinganelectricmachine,always
readandfollowbasicsafetywarningsandinstructions
toreducetheriskofre,electricshock,orinjury,
includingthefollowing:

I.Training

1.Theoperatorofthemachineisresponsiblefor
anyaccidentsorhazardsoccurringtoothersor
theirproperty.

2.Donotallowchildrentouseorplaywiththe
machine,batterypack,orthebatterycharger;
localregulationsmayrestricttheageofthe
operator.

3.Donotallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto
operateorservicethisdevice.Allowonlypeople
whoareresponsible,trained,familiarwiththe
instructions,andphysicallycapabletooperate
orservicethedevice.

4.Beforeusingthemachine,batterypack,and
batterycharger,readalltheinstructionsand
cautionarymarkingsontheseproducts.

5.Becomefamiliarwiththecontrolsandproper
useofthemachine,batterypack,andbattery
charger.

II.Preparation

1.Keepbystanders,especiallychildrenandpets,
outoftheoperatingarea.

2.Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards
andsafetydevices,suchasdeectorsandgrass
catchers,inplaceandfunctioningproperlyon
themachine.

3.Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine
andremoveallobjectsthatcouldinterferewith
theoperationofthemachineorthatthemachine
couldthrow.

4.Beforeusingthemachine,ensurethattheblade,
bladebolt,andbladeassemblyarenotwornor
damaged.Replaceanydamagedorunreadable
labels.

5.UseonlythebatterypackspeciedbyT oro.
Usingotheraccessoriesandattachmentsmay
increasetheriskofinjuryandre.

6.Pluggingthebatterychargerintoanoutletthatis
not120Vcancauseareorelectricshock.Do
notplugthebatterychargerintoanoutletother
than120V.Foradifferentstyleofconnection,
useanattachmentplugadapteroftheproper
congurationforthepoweroutletifneeded.

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7.Donotuseadamagedormodiedbattery
packorbatterycharger,whichmayexhibit
unpredictablebehaviorthatresultsinre,
explosion,orriskofinjury.

8.Ifthesupplycordtothebatterychargeris
damaged,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer
toreplaceit.

9.Donotusenon-rechargeablebatteries.

10.Chargethebatterypackwithonlythebattery
chargerspeciedbyToro.Achargersuitablefor
1typeofbatterypackmaycreateariskofre
whenusedwithanotherbatterypack.

11.Chargethebatterypackinawell-ventilatedarea
only.

12.Donotexposeabatterypackorbatterycharger
toreortotemperatureshigherthan68°C
(154°F).

13.Followallcharginginstructionsanddo
notchargethebatterypackoutsideofthe
temperaturerangespeciedintheinstructions.
Otherwise,youmaydamagethebatterypack
andincreasetheriskofre.

14.Dressproperly—Wearappropriateclothing,
includingeyeprotection;longpants;substantial,
slip-resistantfootwear(notbarefootorwearing
sandals);andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong
hairanddonotwearlooseclothingorloose
jewelrythatcangetcaughtinmovingparts.
Wearadustmaskindustyoperatingconditions.
Useofrubberglovesisrecommended.

III.Operation

1.Contactwiththemovingbladewillcauseserious
injury.Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthe
cuttingareaandallmovingpartsofthemachine.
Keepclearofanydischargeopening.

2.Usingthismachineforpurposesotherthanits
intendedusecouldprovedangeroustoyouand
bystanders.

3.Disengagetheself-propeldrive(ifequipped)
beforestartingthemachine.

4.Donottilttheappliancewhenstartingthemotor.

5.Preventunintentionalstarting—Ensurethatthe
electric-startbuttonisremovedfromtheignition
beforeconnectingthebatterypackandhandling
themachine.

6.Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.

7.Whenyoureleasetheblade-controlbar,the
motorshouldshutoffandthebladeshould
stopwithin3seconds.Ifnot,stopusingyour

machineimmediatelyandcontactanAuthorized
ServiceDealer.

8.Stopthemachine,removetheelectric-start
button,removethebatterypackfromthe
machine,andwaitforallmovementtostop
beforeadjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoring
themachine.

9.Removethebatterypackandelectric-start
buttonfromthemachinewheneveryouleaveit
unattendedorbeforechangingaccessories.

10.Donotforcethemachine—Allowthemachineto
dothejobbetterandsaferattherateforwhichit
wasdesigned.

11.Stayalert—Watchwhatyouaredoinganduse
commonsensewhenoperatingthemachine.
Donotusethemachinewhileill,tired,orunder
theinuenceofalcoholordrugs.

12.Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilityand
appropriateweatherconditions.Donotoperate
themachinewhenthereistheriskoflightning.

13.Useextremecautionwhenreversingorpulling
themachinetowardyou.

14.Keepproperfootingandbalanceatalltimes,
especiallyonslopes.Mowacrosstheface
ofslopes,neverupanddown.Useextreme
cautionwhenchangingdirectionsonslopes.Do
notmowexceedinglysteepslopes.Walk,never
runwiththemachine.

15.Donotdirectthedischargematerialtoward
anyone.Avoiddischargingmaterialagainsta
wallorobstruction;materialmayricochettoward
you.Stoptheblade(s)whencrossingsurfaces
otherthangrass.

16.Watchforholes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orother
hiddenobjects.Uneventerraincouldcauseyou
toloseyourbalanceorfooting.

17.Wetgrassorleavescancauseseriousinjuryif
youslipandcontacttheblade.Avoidmowingin
wetconditionsorwhenitisraining.

18.Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartsto
vibrate,immediatelyshutoffthemachine,
removetheelectric-startbutton,removethe
batterypack,andwaitforallmovementtostop
beforeexaminingthemachinefordamage.
Makeallnecessaryrepairsbeforeresuming
operation.

19.Stopthemachineandremovetheelectric-start
buttonbeforeloadingthemachineforhauling.

20.Underabusiveconditions,thebatterypackmay
ejectliquid;avoidcontact.Ifyouaccidently
comeintocontactwiththeliquid,ushwith
water.Iftheliquidcontactsyoureyes,seek

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medicalhelp.Liquidejectedfromthebattery
packmaycauseirritationorburns.

12.Checkthebladeandmotormountingbolts
frequentlyfortightness.

IV.MaintenanceandStorage

1.Stopthemachine,removetheelectric-start
button,removethebatterypackfromthe
machine,andwaitforallmovementtostop
beforeadjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoring
themachine.

2.Donotattempttorepairthemachineexceptas
indicatedintheinstructions.HaveanAuthorized
ServiceDealerperformserviceonthemachine
usingidenticalreplacementparts.

3.Wearglovesandeyeprotectionwhenservicing
themachine.

4.Sharpenadullbladeonbothedgestomaintain
balance.Cleanthebladeandensurethatitis
balanced.

5.Replacethebladeifitisbent,worn,orcracked.
Anunbalancedbladecausesvibration,which
coulddamagethemotororcausepersonal
injury.

6.Whenservicingtheblade,beawarethatthe
bladecanstillmoveeventhoughthepower
sourceisoff.

13.Whenyouarenotusingthemachine,storeit
indoorsinadry,secureplaceoutofthereach
ofchildren.

14.CAUTION—Amistreatedbatterypackmay
presentariskofreorchemicalburn.Donot
disassemblethebatterypack.Donotheatthe
batterypackabove68°C(154°F)orincinerate
it.ReplacethebatterypackwithagenuineToro
batterypackonly;usinganothertypeofbattery
packmaycauseareorexplosion.Keep
batterypacksoutofthereachofchildrenand
intheoriginalpackaginguntilyouarereadyto
usethem.

15.Donotdisposeofthebatteryinare.The
cellmayexplode.Checkwithlocalcodesfor
possiblespecialdisposalinstructions.

SAVETHESE
INSTRUCTIONS

7.Checkthegrasscollectionbagfrequentlyfor
deteriorationorwear,andreplaceawornbag
withaToro[replacement]bag.

8.Forbestperformance,useonlygenuineT oro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Other
replacementpartsandaccessoriescouldbe
dangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidtheproduct
warranty.

9.Maintainthemachine—Keepcuttingedges
sharpandcleanforthebestandsafest
performance.Keephandlesdry,clean,andfree
fromoilandgrease.Keepguardsinplaceandin
workingorder.Keepbladessharp.Useidentical
replacementbladesonly .

10.Checkthemachinefordamagedparts—Ifthere
aredamagedguardsorotherparts,determine
whetherthemachinewilloperateproperly.
Checkformisalignedandbindingmovingparts,
brokenparts,mounting,andanyothercondition
thatmayaffectitsoperation.Unlessindicated
intheinstructions,haveanAuthorizedService
Dealerrepairorreplaceadamagedguardor
part.

11.Whenthebatterypackisnotinuse,keepit
awayfrommetalobjectssuchaspaperclips,
coins,keys,nails,andscrewsthatcanmakea
connectionfrom1terminaltoanother.Shorting
thebatteryterminalsmaycauseburnsorare.

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

Manufacturer'sMark

decaloemmarkt

1.Thismarkindicatesthatthebladeisidentiedasapart
fromtheoriginalmachinemanufacturer .

94-8072

115-8411

decal94-8072

decal115-841 1

1.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManual.

2.Cutting/dismemberment
hazardofhand,mower
blade—stayawayfrom
movingparts;keepall
guardsandshieldsin
place.

3.Cutting/dismemberment
hazardofhand,mower
blade—removethekey
andreadtheOperator’s
Manualbeforeperforming
maintenance.

decal144-6368

144-6368

4.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
away;shutoffthe
machinebeforeleaving
theoperatingposition;
pickupanydebrisbefore
mowing.

5.Cutting/dismemberment
hazardoffoot,mower
blade—donotoperateup
anddownslopes;operate
sidetosideonslopes;look
behindyouwhenmoving
inreverse.

1.Unlocked2.Locked

133-8062

134-4691

1.Autospeed2.Maxspeed

decal133-8062

decal137-9196

137-9196

1.Lock2.Unlock

decal134-4691

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decal137-9461

137-9461

1.Batterychargestatus

decal137-9455

137-9455

1.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.

2.Keepawayfromopenre
orames.

3.Donotexposetorain.

decal137-9462

137-9462

decal137-9463

137-9463

1.Thebatterypackischarging.

2.Thebatterypackisfullycharged.

3.Thebatterypackisoverorundertheappropriatetemperaturerange.

4.Batterypackchargingfault

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Setup

Important:Thebatterypackisnotfullycharged

whenitispurchased.Beforeusingthemachine
forthersttime,refertoChargingtheBattery

Pack(page20).

1

MountingtheBattery
Charger(Optional)

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

2

Mountinghardware(notincluded)

Procedure

Ifdesired,mountthebatterychargersecurelyona

decal139-8986

139-8986

wallusingthewall-mountkeyholesonthebackof
thecharger.

Mountitindoors(suchasagarageorotherdryplace),
nearapoweroutlet,andoutofthereachofchildren.

RefertoFigure3forassistanceinmountingthe
charger.

Slidethechargerovertheappropriatelypositioned
hardwaretosecurethechargerinplace(hardware
notincluded).

Figure3

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2

UnfoldingtheHandle

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

WARNING

Unfoldingthehandleimproperlycandamagethecables,causinganunsafeoperating
condition.

•Donotdamagethecable(s)whenfoldingorunfoldingthehandle.

•Ensurethatthecable(s)areroutedtotheoutsideofthehandle.

•Ifacableisdamaged,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Important:Holdthehandlewhileengagingthehandlelockstoavoidpinchingyourhands.

Figure4

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AssemblingtheGrassBag

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Figure5

Note:Bydefaultthismachineisequippedwithaneconomybladeforimprovedruntime;italsoincludesan

optionalperformancebladeforimprovedbaggingandperformance.Beforebagging,installtheperformance
blade;refertoReplacingtheBlade(page23).

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