Toro 21693 Operator's Manual

53cmSuperRecycler
ModelNo.21693—SerialNo.400000000andUp
®
FormNo.3450-878RevC
LawnMower
Operator'sManual
Introduction
Thisrotary-blade,walk-behindlawnmowerisintended tobeusedbyresidentialhomeowners.Itisdesigned primarilyforcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawnson residentialproperties.Usingthisproductforpurposes otherthanitsintendedusecouldprovedangerousto youandbystanders.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
Visitwww.T oro.comformoreinformation,including safetytips,trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation, helpndingadealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel andserialnumbersofyourproductready .Figure1 identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace provided.
Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan
scantheQRcodeontheserialnumberdecal(if equipped)toaccesswarranty,parts,andother productinformation
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe recommendedprecautions.
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Figure2
Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation worthyofspecialattention.
Besuretoregisteryourmachineat www.T oro.com/register.Registrationensures thatyouarenotiedshouldtherebeaproductrecall. Yourregistrationinformationisneversoldorshared withthirdpartycompanies.Toavoidwasteand helptheenvironment,adischargechutedoesnot comewithyourpurchase(mostcustomerspreferto recycleorbagtheirgrassclippings).Youcanrequest adischargechutewhenyouregisteryourproduct atwww.T oro.com/register.Simplychecktheboxin theonlineregistrationformandT orowillsendyoua dischargechuteatnoadditionalcharge.Pleaseallow 1to2weeksfordelivery
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol (Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
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Registeratwww.Toro.com.
ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean directives;fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproduct specicDeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.
GrossorNetTorque:Thegrossornettorque ofthisenginewaslaboratoryratedbytheengine
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manufacturerinaccordancewiththeSocietyof AutomotiveEngineers(SAE)J1940orJ2723.As conguredtomeetsafety,emission,andoperating requirements,theactualenginetorqueonthisclass ofmowerwillbesignicantlylower.Pleasereferto theenginemanufacturer’sinformationincludedwith themachine.
Donottamperwithordisablesafetydevicesonthe machine,andchecktheirproperoperationregularly. Donotattempttoadjustortamperwiththeengine speedcontrol;doingsomaycreateanunsafe operatingcondition,resultinginpersonalinjury.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
PrintedinMexico
AllRightsReserved
*3450-878*
Contents
Safety
Introduction...............................................................1
Safety.......................................................................2
GeneralSafety...................................................2
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................3
Setup........................................................................4
1AssemblingandUnfoldingtheHandle..............4
2InstallingtheBlade-ControlBar........................4
3InstallingtheRecoil-StarterRopeinthe
RopeGuide.....................................................5
4AddingOiltotheEngine...................................6
5AssemblingtheGrassBag...............................6
ProductOverview.....................................................8
Specications....................................................8
Attachments/Accessories...................................8
Operation..................................................................9
BeforeOperation...................................................9
BeforeOperationSafety.....................................9
FillingtheFuelTank............................................9
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................10
AdjustingtheHandleHeight..............................11
AdjustingtheCuttingHeight..............................11
DuringOperation.................................................12
DuringOperationSafety...................................12
StartingtheEngine...........................................13
UsingtheSelf-PropelDrive...............................13
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................13
RecyclingtheClippings....................................14
BaggingtheClippings.......................................14
OperatingTips.................................................15
AfterOperation....................................................16
AfterOperationSafety......................................16
CleaningUndertheMachine............................16
FoldingtheHandle...........................................17
StoringtheMachineintheVertical-Stow
Position.........................................................18
Maintenance...........................................................20
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........20
MaintenanceSafety..........................................20
PreparingforMaintenance...............................20
ServicingtheAirFilter.......................................21
ChangingtheEngineOil...................................21
ReplacingtheBlade..........................................22
AdjustingtheSelf-PropelDrive.........................23
Storage...................................................................24
StorageSafety..................................................24
PreparingtheMachineforStorage...................24
RemovingtheMachinefromStorage................24
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith ENISO5395.
GeneralSafety
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.
Read,understand,andfollowtheinstructions
andwarningsinthisOperator’sManualandon themachineandattachmentsbeforestartingthe engine.
Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmovingpartsor
underthemachine.Keepclearofanydischarge opening.
Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand functioningproperlyonthemachine.
Keepbystandersandchildrenoutoftheoperating
area.Donotallowchildrentooperatethemachine. Allowonlypeoplewhoareresponsible,trained, familiarwiththeinstructions,andphysically capabletooperatethemachine.
Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,andwaitfor
allmovingpartstostopbeforeservicing,fueling, oruncloggingthemachine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan resultininjury.T oreducethepotentialforinjury, complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways payattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
,which
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
Manufacturer'sMark
1.Thismarkindicatesthatthebladeisidentiedasapart fromtheoriginalmachinemanufacturer .
112-8760
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.
decaloemmarkt
decal133-8198
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1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual;addfueluptothe indicatedlevel,thentipthemachineontotherearwheels forstorage.
decal112-8760
131-4514
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhand,mower blade—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsand shieldsinplace.
3.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhand,mower blade—disconnectthespark-plugwirebeforeperforming maintenance.
4.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway;shutoffthe enginebeforeleavingtheoperatingposition;pickupany debrisbeforemowing.
5.Cutting/dismembermenthazardoffoot,mowerblade—do notoperateupanddownslopes;operatesidetosideon slopes;lookbehindyouwhenmovinginreverse.
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Setup
Important:Removeanddiscardtheprotectiveplasticsheetthatcoverstheengineandanyother
plasticorwrappingonthemachine.
1
AssemblingandUnfoldingtheHandle
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
WARNING
Assemblingandunfoldingthehandleimproperlycandamagethecables,causinganunsafe operatingcondition.
Donotdamagethecableswhenassemblingandunfoldingthehandle.
Ensurethatthecablesareroutedtotheoutsideofthehandle.
Ifacableisdamaged,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
Figure3
4
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2
InstallingtheBlade-ControlBar
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
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Figure4
3
InstallingtheRecoil-Starter RopeintheRopeGuide
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Important:Tostarttheenginesafelyandeasilywheneveryouusethemachine,installtherecoil-starter
ropeintheropeguide.
Figure5
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4
AddingOiltotheEngine
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Important:Iftheoillevelintheengineistoolowortoohighandyouruntheengine,youmaydamage
theengine.
Figure6
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5
AssemblingtheGrassBag
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
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Figure7
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ProductOverview
Specications
ModelWeightLengthWidthHeight
21693
38kg
164cm58cm106cm
(84lb)
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsand accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedT oro distributororgotowww.T oro.comforalistofall approvedattachmentsandaccessories.
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineToro replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe productwarranty.
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Figure8
1.Handle
2.Blade-controlbar
3.Adjustmentforthe self-propeldrive
4.Reardeector10.Handleknob(2)
5.Fuel-tankcap
6.Airlter
7.Cutting-heightlever(4)
8.Sparkplug
9.Oilll/dipstick
11.Grassbag
12.Recoil-starthandle
8
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
–Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
–Keepyourhandsandfaceawayfromthe
nozzleandthefuel-tankopening.
–Keepfuelawayfromyoureyesandskin.
BeforeOperation
BeforeOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
Alwaysshutoffthemachine,waitforallmoving
partstostop,andallowthemachinetocoolbefore adjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.
Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
Checkthatallguardsandsafetydevices,suchas
deectorsand/orgrasscatcher,areinplaceand functioningproperly.
Alwaysinspectthemachinetoensurethatthe
bladesandbladeboltsarenotwornordamaged.
Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine,
andremoveallobjectsthatcouldinterferewith theoperationofthemachineorthatthemachine couldthrow.
Contactwiththemovingbladewillcauseserious
injury.Donotputyourngersunderthehousing.
FillingtheFuelTank
TypeUnleadedgasoline
Minimumoctanerating
Ethanol
MethanolNone
MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl ether)
OilDonotaddtothefuel
Useonlyclean,fresh(nomorethan30daysold),fuel fromareputablesource.
Important:Toreducestartingproblems,addfuel
stabilizer/conditionertofreshfuelasdirectedby thefuel-stabilizer/conditionermanufacturer.
Refertoyourengineowner’smanualforadditional information.
FillthefueltankasshowninFigure9.
87(US)or91(research octane;outsidetheUS)
Nomorethan10%byvolume
Lessthan15%byvolume
FuelSafety
Fuelisextremelyammableandhighlyexplosive.
Areorexplosionfromfuelcanburnyouand othersandcandamageproperty.
–Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthefuel,
placethecontainerand/ormachinedirectlyon thegroundbeforelling,notinavehicleoron anobject.
–Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanyfuelthat spills.
–Donothandlefuelwhensmokingoraroundan
openameorsparks.
–Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltothe
tankwhiletheengineisrunningorhot.
–Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostartthe
engine.Avoidcreatingasourceofignitionuntil thefuelvaporshavedissipated.
–Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeep
itoutofthereachofchildren.
Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term
exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand illness.
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Figure9
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