Toro 22188 Operator's Manual

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WARNING

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Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

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orotherreproductiveharm.

Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwitha sparkarrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCalifornia PublicResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperate theengineonanyforest-covered,brush-covered,or grass-coveredland.Otherstatesorfederalareas mayhavesimilarlaws.

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Introduction

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Contents

Introduction.................................................................2

Safety...........................................................................4

GeneralLawnMowerSafety.................................4

Training................................................................4

Preparation..........................................................4

Operation.............................................................4

MaintenanceandStorage......................................5

SafetyandInstructionalDecals.............................6

Setup............................................................................8

1InstallingtheHandle..........................................8

2InstallingtheStarterRope..................................9

3InstallingtheFuelTankandtheFuel

Line..................................................................9

4InstallingtheDischargeTunnelPlug.................10

5FillingtheCrankcasewithOil...........................11

ProductOverview......................................................11

Controls.............................................................11

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

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel............................12

FillingtheFuelTankwithGasoline.....................13

StartingtheEngine.............................................14

StoppingtheEngine...........................................14

OperatingtheBladeandtheSelf-Propel

Drive..............................................................14

UsingtheDischargeTunnelPlug........................15

CheckingtheBladeBrakeClutch........................15

AdjustingtheCuttingHeight..............................17

UsingtheGrassBag...........................................17

OperatingTips...................................................18

Maintenance...............................................................20

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)................20

Lubrication.............................................................21

LubricatingthePivotArms.................................21

LubricatingtheGearCase...................................21

EngineMaintenance...............................................21

ServicingtheAirFilter........................................21

ChangingtheEngineOil....................................22

ChangingtheOilFilter.......................................22

ServicingtheSparkPlug.....................................23

FuelSystemMaintenance.......................................23

EmptyingtheFuelTankandCleaningthe

FuelFilter.......................................................23

DriveSystemMaintenance.....................................24

AdjustingtheSelf-propelDrive...........................24

ServicingtheWheels..........................................24

ControlsSystemMaintenance.................................25

AdjustingtheBladeBrakeCable.........................25

BladeMaintenance.................................................26

MaintainingtheCuttingBlade.............................26

Cleaning.................................................................27

CleaningundertheLawnMowerHousing...........27

CleaningtheDischargeTunneland

Plug................................................................28

CleaningtheBladeBrakeClutchShield...............28

CleaningundertheBeltCover.............................29

Storage.......................................................................29

PreparingtheFuelSystem...................................29

PreparingtheEngine..........................................29

GeneralInformation..........................................29

RemovingtheLawnMowerfromStorage............30

Troubleshooting.........................................................31

Safety

ThislawnmowermeetsorexceedstheCPSC bladesafetyrequirementsforwalk-behindrotary lawnmowersandtheB71.4specicationsofthe AmericanNationalStandardsInstituteineffectat thetimeofproduction.

Improperlyusingormaintainingthislawnmower canresultininjury.Toreducethepotentialfor injury,complywiththesesafetyinstructions.

Torodesignedandtestedthislawnmowerfortooffer reasonablysafeservice;however,failuretocomply

withthefollowinginstructionsmayresultin personalinjury.

WARNING

Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an odorless,deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.

Donotruntheengineindoorsorinanenclosed area.

Toensuremaximumsafety ,bestperformance,and togainknowledgeoftheproduct,itisessentialthat youandanyotheroperatorofthelawnmowerread andunderstandthecontentsofthismanualbefore theengineiseverstarted.Payparticularattention tothesafetyalertsymbol( Caution,Warning,orDanger—“personalsafety instruction.”Readandunderstandtheinstruction becauseithastodowithsafety.Failuretocomply withtheinstructionmayresultinpersonalinjury.

GeneralLawnMowerSafety

Thislawnmoweriscapableofamputatinghandsand feetandofthrowingobjects.Failuretoobservethe followingsafetyinstructionscouldresultinserious injuryordeath.

ThefollowinginstructionsarefromtheANSI/OPEI B71.4–2004standard.

Training

•ReadtheOperator’sManualandothertraining material.

•Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannotreadEnglish itistheowner’sresponsibilitytoexplainthismaterial tothem.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

Figure2)whichmeans

•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.The ownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.

•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateor servicetheequipment.Localregulationsmayrestrict theageoftheoperator.

•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtothemselves,other peopleorproperty.

Preparation

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyandsafely performthejob.

•Onlyuseaccessoriesandattachmentsapprovedby themanufacturer.

•Wearappropriateclothing,includingsafetyglasses andhearingprotection.Longhair,looseclothingor jewelrymaygettangledinmovingparts.

•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeused andremoveallobjectssuchasrocks,toysandwire whichcanbethrownbythemachine.

•Useextracarewhenhandlinggasolineandother fuels.

–Theyareammableandvaporsareexplosive. –Useonlyanapprovedcontainer. –Neverremovegascaporaddfuelwhenengine

isrunning. –Donotsmoke. –Neverrefuelordrainthemachineindoors.

•Checkthatoperator’spresencecontrols,safety switchesandshieldsareattachedandfunctioning properly.Donotoperateunlesstheyarefunctioning properly.

Operation

•Neverrunanengineinanenclosedarea.

•Onlyoperateingoodlight,keepingawayfromholes andhiddenhazards.

•Besurealldrivesareinneutralandparkingbrakeis engagedbeforestartingengine.

•Onlystartenginefromtheoperator’sposition.

•Besureofyourfootingwhileusingpedestrian controlledequipment,especiallywhenbackingup.

•Walk,don’trun.

•Neveroperateonwetgrass.Reducedfootingcould causeslipping.

•Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Besure totravelsidetosideonhillsides.

•Usecautionwhileoperatingneardrop-offs.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand whenchangingdirectionsonslopes.

•Neverraisedeckwiththebladesrunning.

•Neveroperatewiththedischargedeectorraised, removedoraltered,unlessusingagrasscatcher.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor overspeedtheengine.

•Stoponlevelgroundandshutoffenginebefore leavingtheoperator’spositionforanyreason includingemptyingthecatchersoruncloggingthe chute.

•Stopequipmentandinspectbladesafterstriking objectsorifanabnormalvibrationoccurs.Make necessaryrepairsbeforeresumingoperations.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunits.

•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesure ofaclearpath.

•Beawareofthemowerdischargedirectionanddo notpointitatanyone.

•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceof alcoholordrugs.

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine intoatrailerortruck.

•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs, trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Waitforallmovementtostopbeforeadjusting, cleaningorrepairing.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromcuttingunit,mufer, andenginetohelppreventres.

•Cleanupoilorfuelspillage.

•Letenginecoolbeforestoringanddonotstorenear ame.

•Donotstorefuelnearamesordrainindoors.

•Neverallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicemachine.

•Usecarewhencheckingblade.

•Wrapthebladeorweargloves,andusecautionwhen servicing.

•Onlyreplaceblade.Neverstraightenorweldthem.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.

•Ifpossible,donotmakeadjustmentswiththeengine running.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall hardwaretightened.

•Replaceallwornordamageddecals.

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaof potentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.

Manufacturer’sMark

1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.

68-7410

94-8072

74-1970

1.Transmissionspeeds2.Neutral

92-1779

98-4387

1.Warning—wearhearingprotection.

107-4098

112-8736

Setup

LooseParts

Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.

ProcedureDescription

Handle1 Bolt(5/16x1-1/4inches) Washer4 Thinlocknut(5/16inch)

2 3 4

Bolt(5/16x1-1/2inches) Locknut(5/16inch) Bagsupportrod1 Caplocknut Cabletie

Nopartsrequired

Self-tappingscrew Fueltank1

Dischargetunnelplug1Installthedischargetunnelplug.

Nopartsrequired

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine fromthenormaloperatingposition.

Qty.

2 2 2

2 1

–

Installthehandle.

Installthestarterrope.

Installthefueltankandfuelline.

Fillthecrankcasewithoil.

Use

x1-1/4inches),washers,andthinlocknuts(5/16 inch)(

Figure3).

InstallingtheHandle

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1Handle

Bolt(5/16x1-1/4inches)

4Washer

Thinlocknut(5/16inch)

Bolt(5/16x1-1/2inches)

Locknut(5/16inch)

1Bagsupportrod

Caplocknut

Cabletie

Procedure

1.Mountthehandletotheoutsideofthelawnmower housing(usingthebottomhole)with2bolts(5/16

Figure3

1.Handlelatch4.Handle

2.Bagsupportrod

3.Caplocknut(2)6.Bolt(5/16x1-1/4inches)

5.Bolt(5/16x1-1/2inches)

2.Securethehandlelatchestothehandlewith2bolts (5/16x1-1/2inches),washers,andlocknuts(5/16 inch)(

Figure3).

Note:Youcanadjustthehandleheightfor comfortableoperation.Standbehindthehandleto determinetheheight.T oadjustthehandleheight, positionthecapscrewsandthelocknutsthatsecure

thehandlelatchestothehandleintotheother

G002527

mountingholesinthelatches.

3.Slidethebagsupportrodthroughthesecondfrom thetopmountingholesinthehandleandsecure eachendwithacaplocknut(

4.Useacabletietosecurethecontrolcablestotheleft handlebelowthebagsupportrod.

Figure3).

InstallingtheStarterRope

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Pullthestarterropethroughtheropeguideonthe handle(Figure4).

InstallingtheFuelTankand theFuelLine

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

Self-tappingscrew

1Fueltank

Procedure

1.Slidetheendofthefuellineontotheelbowtting (Figure5).

Figure4

1.Starterrope

Note:T omaketheropeeasiertoinstall,squeezethe controlbaronthehandle.

2.Ropeguide

1.Fueltank3.Fuelline

2.Elbowtting

2.Securethefuellineinplacewiththefuellineclamp (Figure5).

3.Slidetheplasticclipsonthefrontofthefueltank ontothefueltankmount(Figure6).

Figure5

4.Fuellineclamp

Figure7

1.Dischargedoorhandle2.Plug,rotatedclockwise

2.Sincetheplugisslightlywiderthanthedischarge tunnelopening,rotatetheplugclockwiseslightly whileinsertingit(Figure7).

Figure6

1.Plasticclip(2)

4.Securethebottomofthefueltanktothefueltank bracketbyinstallingtheself-tappingscrewsfromthe bottom.T orquethescrewsto40to50in-lb(4.5

to5.6N-m).Donotovertightenthescrews.

InstallingtheDischargeTunnel Plug

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1Dischargetunnelplug

Procedure

Note:Ensurethatthearrowontheplugdecal

pointsupward.

3.Pushtheplugallthewayinuntilthespringclipon thebottomoftheplugclicksintoplace,lockingthe plugsecurelyintothedischargetunnel(

Figure8

1.Springclip

4.Releasethedischargedoorhandletolockthetop oftheplug.

Figure8).

1.Openthedischargedoorbypullingforwardonthe handleandmovingitrearward(Figure7).Holdthe dischargedoorhandletopreventthespring-loaded doorfromclosingwhileyouinserttheplug.

FillingtheCrankcasewithOil

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Theenginecrankcaseisshippedwithoutoil.You mustllitwithapproximately22ounces(0.65l)ofoil beforestartingtheengine.RefertoCheckingtheEngine OilLevelforoilspecicationsandinstructions.

ProductOverview

Figure9

1.Handle

2.Throttlecontrollever

3.Grassbag8.Sparkplug

4.Fueltank

5.Oillter

6.Airlter

7.Cuttingheightlever

9.Oilll/dipstick

10.Bladecontrolbar

Controls

Figure10

1.Bladecontrolbar2.Throttlecontrol

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

Eachtimebeforeyoumow ,makesurethatthe self-propeldriveandthebladecontrolbaroperate properly.Whenyoureleasethebladecontrolbar,the bladeandself-propeldriveshouldstop.Iftheydonot, contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

CAUTION

Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof 85dBAattheoperator’searandcancausehearing lossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.

Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis machine.

Figure11

1.Warning—wearhearingprotection.

Figure12

1.Dipstick3.Add

2.Full

Note:Whenthecrankcaseisempty,pourabout3/4 ofthecrankcasecapacityofoilinthecrankcase,then followtheprocedureinthissection.

1.Movethelawnmowertoalevelsurface.

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Initially,llthecrankcasewith29ounces(0.65liters) ofoil.Useonlyhigh-qualitySAE30orSAE10W30 weightdetergentoilthathastheAmericanPetroleum Institute(API)serviceclassicationSF ,SG,SH,orSJ.

Beforeeachuse,ensurethattheoillevelisbetweenthe AddandFullmarksonthedipstick(Figure12).

2.Cleanaroundthedipstick(

3.Removethedipstickbyrotatingthecap counterclockwiseandpullingitout.

4.Wipethedipstickcleanwithacleancloth.

5.Insertthedipstickintothellerneck,thenremove it.

Note:Toensureanaccurateoillevelreading,you mustfullyinstallthedipstick.

6.Readtheoillevelonthedipstick(

7.IftheoillevelreadingisbelowtheAddmarkon thedipstick,slowlypouronlyenoughoilintothe llerholetoraisetheoilleveltotheFullmarkon thedipstick.

Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewith oilandruntheengine;enginedamagewill result.Draintheexcessoiluntiltheoillevelon thedipstickreadsFull.

8.Insertthedipstickintothellerneckandrotatethe capclockwiseuntilitistight.

Figure12).

FillingtheFuelTankwith

DANGER

Gasoline

Forbestresults,useclean,fresh,lead-freegasolinewith anoctaneratingof87orhigher.Toensurefreshness, purchaseonlythequantityofgasolinethatyouexpectto usein30days.Usingunleadedgasolineresultsinfewer combustiondepositsandlongerenginelife.Y oumay useleadedgasolineifunleadedgasolineisnotavailable.

Important:Donotaddoiltothegasoline.

Important:Donotusemethanol,gasoline

containingmethanol,gasoholcontainingmore than10%ethanol,premiumgasoline,orwhitegas. Usingthesefuelscandamagetheengine’sfuel system.

Important:Donotusegasolinethathasbeen storedsincethelastmowingseasonorlonger.

DANGER

Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosion fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan damageproperty.

Whenfueling,undercertaincircumstances,a staticchargecandevelop,ignitingthegasoline.A reorexplosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand othersanddamageproperty.

•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersontheground andawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicle oronatruckortrailerbedbecauseinterior carpetsorplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulate thecontainerandslowthelossofanystatic charge.

•Whenpractical,removegasoline-powered equipmentfromthetruckortrailerandrefuel theequipmentwithitswheelsontheround.

•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable container,notfromagasolinedispensernozzle.

•Ifyoumustuseagasolinedispensernozzle, keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil fuelingiscomplete.

•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,and whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanygasoline thatspills.

•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add gasolinetothefueltankuntilthelevelis1/4to 1/2in.(6to13mm)belowthebottomofthe llerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthetankallows thegasolinetoexpand.

•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay awayfromanopenameorwhereasparkmay ignitethegasolinefumes.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedfuelcontainer andkeepitoutofthereachofchildren.

•Neverbuymorethana30-daysupplyof gasoline.

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerregularlyduring operationandstorage.Astabilizer/conditionercleans theengineduringoperationandpreventsgum-like varnishdepositsfromformingintheengineduring periodsofstorage.

Important:Donotusefueladditivesotherthan afuelstabilizer/conditioner.Donotusefuel stabilizerswithanalcoholbasesuchasethanol, methanol,orisopropanol.

1.Cleanaroundthefueltankcap(

Figure13).

1.Oilll/dipstick

2.Fueltankcap

Figure13

3.Aircleaner

4.Sparkplug

5.Pullthestarterhandlelightlyuntilyoufeel resistance,thenpullitsharply.

6.Regulatethethrottleandthegroundspeedcontrol asdesiredwhentheenginestarts.

Note:Iftheenginefailstostartafter3pulls,repeat steps3through6.

StoppingtheEngine

1.Releasethebladecontrolbarandmovethethrottle controltotheOffposition.

2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplugifyoudo notusethelawnmowerorifyouleaveitunattended.

OperatingtheBladeandthe Self-PropelDrive

1.HavethebladecontrolbarintheAposition (Figure15).

2.Removethecapfromthetank.

3.Fillthefueltankwithunleadedgasolinetowithin 1/4to1/2inch(6to13mm)fromthetopofthe tank.Donotllintothellerneck.

Important:Donotllthetankmorethan1/4 inch(6mm)fromthetopofthetankbecause thegasolinemusthaveroomtoexpand.

4.Installthefueltankcapandwipeupanyspilled gasoline.

StartingtheEngine

1.Connectthewiretothesparkplug(Figure13).

2.Openthefuelvalve(Figure27)

3.MovethethrottlecontroltotheChokeposition.

4.MovethegroundspeedcontroltotheNeutral(N) position(Figure14).

Figure15

2.Slidethebladecontrolbartotherightandraiseit totheBpositiontoengagetheblade(Figure15).

3.Squeezethebladecontrolbaragainstthehandleto theCpositiontodrive(

Note:Todisengagethetractiondrivebutkeepthe bladeengaged,graduallyreleasethebladecontrol bartotheBposition.Toself-propelwiththeblade disengaged,squeezethebladecontrolbaragainst handletotheCpositionwithoutslidingtheblade controlbartotheright.

Thelawnmowerhas3groundspeeds.1isslow ,2is medium,and3isfast.Thegroundspeedcontrolis locatedattherearofthebeltcover(

Figure15).

Figure14).

1.Groundspeedcontrol

Figure14

Note:Youcanvarythegroundspeedbyincreasingor

decreasingthedistancebetweenthecontrolbarandthe handle.Lowerthecontrolbartoslowthelawnmower whenmakingaturnorifthelawnmowerismovingtoo fastforyou.Ifyoulowerthecontrolbartoofar,the lawnmowerstopsself-propelling.Squeezethecontrol barclosertothehandletoincreasethegroundspeed. Whenyouholdthecontrolbartightagainstthehandle,

thelawnmowerself-propelsatthemaximumground speed.MovethegroundspeedcontroltotheNeutral positionwhenyouusethelawnmowerfortrimming andwheneveryouleavethelawnmower.

UsingtheDischargeTunnel Plug

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stop.

2.Inserttheplug;refertoInstallingtheDischarge TunnelPlug.

3.Toremovetheplug,movethedischargedoor handlerearwardandliftupthespringcliponthe bottomoftheplug.Whentheplugisunlocked,pull itoutofthedischargetunnel.

Note:Whengrassisthickandlush,clippingsmay collectonandaroundthedischargetunnelplug. Thismaymakeremovingtheplugdifcult.Clean theplugthoroughlyaftereachuse.

CheckingtheBladeBrake Clutch

Checkthebladecontrolbarbeforeeachusetoensure thatthebladebrakeclutchsystemisoperatingproperly.

NormalTest

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stop.

2.Movethelawnmowerontoapavedsurfaceina non-windyarea.

Figure16

1.5inches(12.7cm)

6.Placetheballofnewspaper5inches(12.7cm)in frontofthelawnmower(

7.Starttheengine.

8.Movethebladecontrolbardowntoitslowest position(Figure17).

Figure17

9.Liftthebladecontrolbaruptoaboutoneinch (2.5cm)belowthehandle;refertopositionAin Figure18.

Figure16).

3.Setall4wheelsintothe2-1/2inches(64mm) cuttingheightsetting(

4.SetthegroundspeedselectortotheNeutral(N) position.

5.Takeahalfsheetofnewspaperandcrumpleitinto aballsmallenoughtogounderthedeck(about3 inchesor76mmindiameter)asshowninFigure16.

Figure21).

Note:Thefan-likenoiseindicatesthatthelawn mowerbladeisturning.

Figure18

1.1inch(2.5cm)

10.Releasethebladecontrolbar;refertopositionBin Figure19.Youshouldheara“bang.”Theblade shouldstopin3seconds.

Figure19

11.Immediatelypushthelawnmoweroverthe newspaperball.

12.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stop.

13.Walkaroundthelawnmowertocheckforthe newspaperball.Iftheballdidnotgounderthe deck,repeatsteps6through12.

14.Pullthelawnmowerawayfromthenewspaper. Ifthenewspaperballunravelsorisshredded,the bladehasnotproperlystopped,resultinginan unsafeoperatingcondition.ContactanAuthorized ServiceDealer.

Tocheckforaproblemwiththebladebrakeclutch systembeforeitaffectsitsnormaloperation,youcan performtheSpecialTestthatfollows.

SpecialTest

1.Followsteps1through7fromtheNormalTest.

2.Movethebladecontrolbardowntoitslowest position(PositionBinFigure19).

3.Bringthebladecontrolbarupintothemiddle positionabout5inches(12.7cm)belowthehandle crossbar(PositionCinFigure20).

4.Releasethebladecontrolbar(PositionBin Figure20).

Note:Ifyouhearaloud“bang,”youhaveraised thebladecontrolbartoohigh.Repeatsteps

2 through4above,butdonotraisethebladecontrol barashighasinstep3.

5.Immediatelypushthelawnmoweroverthe newspaperball.

6.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stop.

7.Walkaroundthelawnmowertocheckforthe newspaperball.Iftheballdidnotgounderthe deck:

A.Placetheballofnewspaper5inches(12.7cm)

infrontofthelawnmower(

Figure16).

B.Starttheengine.

C.Followsteps

2through6above.

8.Pullthelawnmowerawayfromthenewspaper. Ifthenewspaperballunravelsorisshredded, thebladebrakeclutchsystemsystemcouldbe deterioratingtothepointwhereitcouldresultinan unsafeoperatingcondition.ContactanAuthorized ServiceDealerforaninspectionandrepairofyour lawnmower.

DANGER

Ifthebladebrakeclutchsystemisinoperative,the bladewillcontinuetorotatewhenyoureleasethe bladecontrolbar.Contactwithbladecouldoccur, causingseriousinjury.

•Checkthebladebrakeclutchsystemoperation beforeeachuse.

•Neverusealawnmowerequippedwithablade brakeclutchthathasaninoperativesafety system.

Figure20

Note:Thisintermediateposition(C)isnotthe

normaloperatingpositionofthebladecontrolbar. However,ithelpstodetectastickingbladebrake clutchsystemearlyenoughtopreventanunsafe conditionlater.

•TakeyourlawnmowertoanAuthorizedService Dealerforrepairifthesafetysystemfailsto operateproperly.

TestUsingtheGrassBag

Youcanusethegrassbagtoperformanadditionaltest tocheckthebladebrakeclutchmechanism:

1.Installtheemptygrassbagonthedischargetunnel.

2.Starttheengine.

3.Pushthebladecontrolbardowntoitslowest position.

4.Liftthebladecontrolbartothenormalblade engagedpositionaboutoneinch(2.5cm)belowthe

handle.Thebagshouldbegintoinate,indicating thatthebladeisengagedandrotating.

5.Releasethebladecontrolbar.Ifthebagdoesnot immediatelydeate,itindicatesthattheblade isstillrotating.Thebladebrakeclutchmaybe deteriorating,and,ifignored,couldresultinan unsafeoperatingcondition.Havethelawnmower inspectedandservicedbyanAuthorizedService Dealer.

AdjustingtheCuttingHeight

Eachwheelisadjustedindividuallywithawheelheight adjustmentlever.Cuttingheightsare1inch(25mm), 1-1/2inches(38mm),2inches(51mm),2-1/2inches (64mm),3inches(76mm),and3-1/2inches(89mm).

InstallingtheGrassBag

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stop.

2.Ensurethatthedischargedoorhandleisfully forwardandthatthepinisengagedinthecatch (Figure22).

DANGER

Adjustingthecuttingheightleverscouldbring yourhandsintocontactwithamovingbladeand resultinseriousinjury.

•Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovementto stopbeforeadjustingthecuttingheight.

•Donotputyourngersunderthehousing whenadjustingthecuttingheight.

1.Pullthewheelheightadjustmentlevertowardthe wheel(Figure21)andmoveittothedesiredsetting.

Figure22

1.Bagframeonretaining post

2.Pinengagedincatch

3.Handlefullyforward; dischargedoorclosed

3.Slidetheholeinthebagframeontotheretaining postonthedischargetunnel(Figure22).

4.Settherearofthebagframeontothebagsupport rod.

5.Pullthedischargedoorhandleforwarduntilthepin clearsthecatch,andmovethehandlerearwarduntil thepinlocksinthebagnotch(

Figure23).

Figure21

1.Wheelheightadjustmentlever

2.Releasethewheelheightadjustmentleverandseat itsecurelyinthenotch.

3.Adjustallthewheelstothesamecuttingheight setting.

UsingtheGrassBag

Occasionally,youmaywishtousethegrassbagfor baggingextralonggrass,lushgrass,orleaves.

Figure23

1.Pinlockedinbagnotch

Note:Thedischargedoorinthelawnmower housingisnowopen.

MowingwiththeGrassBag

WARNING

Aworngrassbagcouldallowsmallstones andothersimilardebristobethrowninthe operator’sorbystander’sdirectionandresultin seriouspersonalinjuryordeathtotheoperatoror bystanders.

•Keepeveryone,especiallychildrenandpets,away fromtheareaofoperation.

•Avoidstrikingtrees,walls,curbs,orothersolid objects.Neverdeliberatelymowoveranyobject.

•Ifthelawnmowerstrikesanobjectorstartsto vibrate,immediatelystoptheengine,disconnectthe wirefromthesparkplug,andexaminethelawn mowerfordamage.

Checkthegrassbagfrequently.Ifitisdamaged, installanewTororeplacementbag.

RemovingtheGrassBag

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stop.

2.Raisethedischargedoorhandleandmoveitforward toengagethepinwiththecatch(Figure22).

3.Graspthehandlesatthefrontandtherearofthe bagandliftthebagoffthelawnmower.

4.Graduallytipthebagforwardtoemptytheclippings.

5.Toinstallthebag,refertoInstallingtheGrassBag.

DANGER

Ifthedischargedoordoesnotclosecompletely,the lawnmowercouldthrowobjects,causingserious personalinjuryordeath.

Ifyoucannotclosethedoorbecausethegrass clippingsclogthedischargearea,stoptheengine andgentlymovethedischargedoorhandleback andforthuntilyoucanclosethedoorcompletely. Ifyoustillcannotclosethedoor,removethe obstructionwithastick,notyourhand.

DANGER

Thelawnmowercanthrowgrassclippingsand otherobjectsthroughanopendischargetunnel. Objectsthrownwithenoughforcecouldcause seriouspersonalinjuryordeathtotheoperatoror bystander.

Neveropenthedooronthedischargetunnelwhen theengineisrunning.

OperatingTips

•Maintainasharpbladethroughoutthecutting season.Periodicallyledownnicksontheblade.

•Replacethebladewhennecessarywithanoriginal Tororeplacementblade.

•Mowonlydrygrassorleaves.Wetgrassandleaves tendtoclumpontheyardandcancausethelawn mowertoplugortheenginetostall.

WARNING

Wetgrassorleavescancauseseriousinjuryif youslipandcontacttheblade.

Mowonlyindryconditions.

•Cleantheundersideofthelawnmowerdeckafter eachmowing.SeeCleaningtheUndersideofthe LawnMowerHousing.

•Keeptheengineingoodrunningcondition.

•Settheenginespeedtothefastestpositionforthe bestcuttingresults.

WARNING

Operatingalawnmowerwithitsengine runningataspeedgreaterthanthefactory settingcancausethelawnmowertothrowa partofthebladeorengineintotheoperator’sor bystander’sareaandresultinseriouspersonal injuryordeath.

–Donotchangetheenginespeedsetting.

–Ifyoususpecttheenginespeedisfaster

thannormal,contactanAuthorizedService Dealer.

•Cleantheairlterfrequently.Mulchingstirsup moreclippingsanddustwhichclogstheairlter andreducesengineperformance.

GeneralTips

•Reviewthesafetyinstructionsandreadthismanual carefullybeforeoperatingthelawnmower.

•Cleartheareaofsticks,stones,wire,branches,and otherdebristhatthebladecouldhitandthrow.

CuttingGrass

•Grassgrowsatdifferentratesatdifferenttimesof theyear.Inthesummerheat,itisbesttocutgrass atthe2inch(51mm),2-1/2inch(64mm),or 3inch(76mm)cuttingheightsettings.Cutonly aboutathirdofthegrassbladeatatime.Donot

cutbelowthe2inch(51mm)settingunlessthe grassissparseoritislatefallwhengrassgrowth beginstoslowdown.

•Whencuttinggrassover6inches(15cm)tall,rst mowatthehighestcuttingheightsettingandwalk slower;thenmowagainatalowersettingforthe bestlawnappearance.Ifthegrassistoolongand theleavesclumpontopofthelawn,thelawn mowermayplugandcausetheenginetostall.

•Alternatethemowingdirection.Thishelpsdisperse theclippingsoverthelawnforevenfertilization.

Ifthenishedlawnappearanceisunsatisfactory,try oneormoreofthefollowing:

•Sharpentheblade.

•Walkataslowerpacewhilemowing.

•Raisethecuttingheightonyourlawnmower.

•Cutthegrassmorefrequently .

•Overlapcuttingswathsinsteadofcuttingafull swathwitheachpass.

•Setthecuttingheightonthefrontwheelsone notchlowerthantherearwheels.Forexample,set thefrontwheelsat2inches(51mm)andtherear wheelsat2-1/2inches(64mm).

CuttingLeaves

•Aftercuttingthelawn,ensurethathalfofthelawn showsthroughthecutleafcover.Youmayneedto makemorethanonepassovertheleaves.

•Forlightleafcoverage,setallthewheelsatthesame cuttingheightsetting.

•Iftherearemorethan5inches(12.7cm)ofleaves onthelawn,setthefrontcuttingheight1or2 notcheshigherthantherearcuttingheight.This makesiteasiertofeedtheleavesunderthelawn mowerdeck.

•Slowdownyourmowingspeedifthelawnmower doesnotcuttheleavesnelyenough.

•Ifyoumowoveroakleaves,youcanaddlimeto thegrassinthespringtoreducetheacidityofthe oakleaves.

Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst8hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every25hours

Every50hours

Every100hours

Every300hours

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changetheengineoilwithouttheoillter.

•Checktheengineoillevel.

•Checktheoperationofthebladebrakeclutch.

•Inspectthemowerbladesforwearordamage.

•Cleanunderthelawnmowerhousing.

•Cleanthedischargetunnelandplug.

•Cleanthefoampre-cleaner(morefrequentlyindustyconditions).

•Lubricatethepivotarms.

•Changetheengineoil(moreoftenindustyconditions).

•Checkthefuelhoseandreplaceitifnecessary .

•Cleanthebladebrakeclutchshield.

•Lubricatethegearcase.

•Cleantheaircoolingns.

•Changetheengineoilandoillter .

•Checkthesparkplug.

•Cleanthefuellter.

•Adjusttheself-propeldrive.

•Servicethewheels.

•Adjustthebladebrakecable.

•Cleanunderthebeltcover.

•Replacethepaperairlter(morefrequentlyindustyconditions).

Yearlyorbeforestorage

Important:Refertoyour

•Emptythefueltank.

Engine Operator’ s Man ual

foradditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethewireonthesparkplug,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjure youorotherbystanders.

Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplugbeforeyoudoanymaintenance.Setthewireasidesothatitdoes notaccidentlycontactthesparkplug.

Lubrication

EngineMaintenance

LubricatingthePivotArms

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

1.Movetherearwheelcuttingheightleverstothe centersetting.

2.Wipethegreasettingswithacleanrag(Figure24).

Figure24

1.Greasetting

3.Installagreasegunontothettingandgentlyapply2 or3pumpsof#2multi-purposelithium-basegrease.

ServicingtheAirFilter

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Cleanthefoam

pre-cleaner(morefrequentlyindusty conditions).

Every300hours—Replacethepaper airlter(morefrequentlyindusty conditions).

Every100hours

Important:Donotoperatetheenginewithoutthe airlterassembly;extremeenginedamagewill occur.

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug(

3.Removethecoverandcleanitthoroughly(

Figure13).

Figure26).

Important:Excessivegreasepressuremay damagetheseals.

LubricatingtheGearCase

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

1.Removethegrassbag.

2.Installagreasegunontothettingthroughthebelt coveropening(Figure25).

Figure25

1.Beltcover

2.Greasetting

Figure26

1.Cover3.Airlterbase

2.Paperairlter

4.Removeandinspectthepaperairlter(Figure26), anddiscarditifitisexcessivelydirty.

Important:Donottrytocleanapaperlter.

5.Removethefoampre-cleanerandwashitwithamild detergentandwater,thenblotitdry(

6.Installthefoampre-cleanerontothepaperairlter.

Figure26).

3.Gentlyapplyoneto2pumpsof#2multi-purpose lithium-basegrease.

4.Installthegrassbag.

7.Installtheairlterassembly.

Note:Installanewpaperairlterifyoudiscarded theoldone.

8.Installthecover.

ChangingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours—Changethe

engineoilwithouttheoillter. Every50hours

2.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

3.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug(Figure13).

4.Draintheengineoil;refertoChangingtheEngine Oil.

OilCapacity

Withoillter29ounces(0.85L)

Withoutoillter22ounces(0.65L)

1.Runtheenginetowarmtheengineoil.

Note:W armoilowsbetterandcarriesmore contaminants.

WARNING

Oilmaybehotafterenginehasbeenrun,and contactwithhotoilcancauseseverepersonal injury.

Avoidcontactingthehotengineoilwhenyou drainit.

2.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

3.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug(Figure13).

4.Placeasuitabledrainpanundertherightsideofthe lawnmower.

5.Removethedipstickbyrotatingthecap counterclockwiseandpullingitout.

6.Raisetheleftsideofthelawnmowertodraintheoil intothedrainpan.

5.Placearagundertheoilltertocatchanyoilthat mayleakoutasyouremovethelter(

Figure27

1.Fuelvalve

2.Oillter

Figure27).

6.Removetheoillter.

7.Useyourngertocoatthegasketonthenewlter withoil(Figure28).

Note:Youcanalsoremovetheoilfromthe crankcaseusinganoilextractor.

7.Lowertheleftsideofthelawnmower.

8.Insertthedipstickintothellerneckandrotatethe capclockwiseuntilitistight.

9.Recycletheusedoilaccordingtolocalcodes.

10.FillthecrankcasetotheFulllineonthedipstickwith freshoil.RefertotheFillingtheCrankcasewithOil.

11.Wipeupanyspilledoil.

ChangingtheOilFilter

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

1.Runtheenginetowarmtheoil.

WARNING

Oilmaybehotaftertheenginehasbeenrun, andcontactwithhotoilcancausesevere personalinjury.

Avoidcontactingthehotengineoilwhenyou drainit.

Figure28

1.Gasket

8.Installthenewlterandhandtightenit2/3turn only.

9.FillthecrankcasetotheFulllineonthedipstickwith freshoilRefertoFillingtheCrankcasewithOil.

10.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

11.Runtheengineforabout3minutes.

12.Stoptheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop, andcheckforoilleakagearoundthelter.

13.Addoiltocompensatefortheoilintheoillter. RefertoCheckingtheEngineOilLevel.

14.Recycletheusedoillteraccordingtolocalcodes.

ServicingtheSparkPlug

FuelSystem

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Checkthespark

plug.

UseanNGKBPR5ESsparkplugorequivalent.

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug(Figure13).

3.Cleanaroundthesparkplug.

4.Removethesparkplugfromthecylinderhead.

Important:Replaceacracked,fouled,or dirtysparkplug.Donotcleantheelectrodes becausegritenteringthecylindercandamage theengine.

5.Setthegapontheplugto0.030in.(0.76mm) Figure29).

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Maintenance

EmptyingtheFuelTankand CleaningtheFuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Checkthefuelhose

andreplaceitifnecessary.

Every100hours—Cleanthefuel lter.

Yearlyorbeforestorage—Emptythe fueltank.

Thefuellter(screen)elementislocatedinsidethefuel tank.Cleanthefuellterelementevery100operating hours.

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforittocooldown.

Important:Draingasolinefromacoldengine only.

2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug(

Figure13).

Figure29

1.0.030inches(0.76mm)

6.Installthesparkplugandthegasketseal.

7.Torquetheplugto17ft-lb(23N⋅m).

8.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

3.Closethefuelvalve(

4.Disconnectthefuellinebylooseningthetubeclamp atthecarburetor.

5.Openthefuelvalve.

6.Drainthegasolinecompletelyfromthetankandfuel lineintoanapprovedfuelcontainer.

7.Removethefueltankfromthemower.

8.Closethefuelvalve.

9.Pourasmallamountoffuelinthefueltank,move thefuelaroundinthetank,andpouritoutintoan approvedfuelcontainer.

10.Installthefueltankandfuelline;refertoInstalling theFuelTankandtheFuelLine.

Figure27).

DriveSystem

ServicingtheWheels

Maintenance

AdjustingtheSelf-propelDrive

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Ifthelawnmowerdoesnotself-propelorhasatendency tocreepforwardwhenthecontrolbarismorethan 1-1/2inches(3.8cm)fromthehandle,adjustthewheel drivecontrolknobontherearofthegearbox.

1.Closethedoorinthelawnmowerhousingand removethegrassbag.

2.Rotatethecontrolknobclockwiseahalfturnif thelawnmowerdoesnotself-propel.Ifthelawn mowercreepsforward,rotatetheknobahalfturn counterclockwisetoloosenthebelt(

Figure30).

RemovingtheWheels

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug(

3.Removethebolt,thewheelspacer,andthelocknut mountingthewheeltothepivotarm(Figure32).

Figure32

1.Locknuts

2.Wheelspacer7.Lug

3.Bearing/hubassembly8.Bearing(2)

4.Bearingspacer9.Bolt

5.Wheelhalf

6.Plasticcover(rearwheels only)

Figure13).

Figure30

1.Controlknob

3.Slowlypullthelawnmowerbackwardwhileyou graduallymovethecontrolbartowardthehandle.

Note:Theadjustmentiscorrectwhentherear wheelsstopturningandthecontrolbarisaboutone inch(2.5cm)fromthehandle(Figure31).

Figure31

1.1inch(2.5cm)

4.Separatethewheelhalvesfromthetirebyremoving 4boltsand4locknuts(Figure32).

Note:Ifyouremovethebearingsfromthe bearing/hubassembly,removethembypressingon thebearingspacer(Figure32).

AssemblingtheWheels

1.Positionthetireontoonewheelhalf,aligningthe lugsoneach(Figure32).

2.Placethebearing/hubassemblyintothecenterhole ofthewheelhalf.Ensurethatthelegsofthehubare positionedovertheangeofthehole(Figure32).

3.Placetheotherwheelhalfontothebearing/hub assembly,aligningthewheelandthetirelugsandthe mountingholes(Figure32).

4.Using2fullythreadedscrewsorbolts(1/4-20x1.50 inch)andnon-lockingnuts,looselysecurethewheel halvestogether.Mountthescrewsorboltsinthe opposingholes(Figure32).

5.Checkthealignmentofallpartsandtightenthe bolts,alternatingfromsidetosideforauniformt, untilthewheelhalvesaredrawntogether(

Figure32).

6.Installthe2boltsand2locknutspreviouslyremoved intheremainingholesinthewheelhalvesand

tighten.Removethe2longscrewsorboltsand replacethemwith2boltsand2locknuts(Figure32).

7.Installthewheeltothepivotarmwiththebolts, aspacer,andalocknut.Ensurethatthespaceris positionedbetweenthewheelhubandthepivotarm

Figure32).

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ControlsSystem Maintenance

AdjustingtheBladeBrake Cable

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Wheneveryouinstallanewbladebrakecableassembly orreplacethebelt,adjustthebladebrakecable.

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug(Figure13).

3.Loosenthecableclampscrewuntilthebrakecable conduitslides(

Figure33).

Figure33

1.Spring3.Cableclampscrewand

2.Cableconduit

4.Pullthecabletotheremoveslack,butdonotput tensiononthespring.Tightenthecableclampscrew tolocktheadjustmentinplace.

washer

WARNING

Donotovertightenthebladebrakecable. Overtighteningthebladebrakecablecouldcause thebladebraketocomeoffofthebrakedrum.If thebrakedoesnotcontactthedrum,thebladewill notstoprotatingwhenyoureleasethecontrolbar. Arotatingbladecouldcauseseriouspersonalinjury.

•Eachtimeyouadjustthebrakecable,ensure thatthebrakestopsthebladein3secondsor less.

•Ifthebladedoesnotstoprotatingin3seconds orless,bringthelawnmowertoanAuthorized ServiceDealerforinspectionandrepair.

BladeMaintenance

MaintainingtheCuttingBlade

Alwaysmowwithasharpblade.Asharpbladecuts cleanlyandwithouttearingorshreddingthegrassblades.

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug(

3.Drainthegasolinefromthefueltank;referto EmptyingtheFuelTankandCleaningtheFuelFilter.

4.Tipthelawnmowerontoitsrightside(Figure34).

Figure34

1.Blade3.Accelerator

2.Bladenuts4.Anti-scalpcup

Figure13).

Note:Forthebestperformance,installanewblade beforethecuttingseasonbegins.Duringtheyear,le downanysmallnickstomaintainthecuttingedge.

DANGER

Awornordamagedbladecanbreak,andapiece ofthebladecouldbethrownintotheoperator’s orbystander’sarea,resultinginseriouspersonal injuryordeath.

•Inspectthebladeperiodicallyforwearor damage.

•Replaceawornordamagedblade.

RemovingtheBlade

Grasptheendofthebladeusingaragorathickly paddedglove.Removethebladenuts,theanti-scalpcup, theaccelerator,andtheblade(

Figure34).

SharpeningtheBlade

Filethetopsideofthebladetomaintainitsoriginal cuttingangle(Figure36A)andinnercuttingedgeradius (Figure36B).Thebladewillremainbalancedifyou removethesameamountofmaterialfrombothcutting edges.

InspectingtheBlade

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Carefullyexaminethebladeforsharpnessandwear, especiallywheretheatandthecurvedpartsmeet

Figure35A).Becausesandandabrasivematerialcan

( wearawaythemetalthatconnectstheatandcurved partsoftheblade,checkthebladebeforeusingthe lawnmower.Ifyounoticeaslotorwear(Figure35B andFigure35C),replacetheblade;refertoRemoving theBlade.

Figure35

1.Sail

2.Flatpartoftheblade4.Slotformed

3.Wear

Figure36

1.Sharpenatthisangleonly .

2.Maintaintheoriginalradius here.

BalancingtheBlade

1.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyplacingthecenter holeofthebladeoveranailorscrewdrivershank clampedhorizontallyinavise(Figure37).

Figure37

Note:Youcanalsocheckthebalanceusinga

commerciallymanufacturedbladebalancer.

2.Ifeitherendofthebladerotatesdownward,lethat end(notthecuttingedgeortheendnearthecutting

edge).Thebladeisproperlybalancedwhenneither enddrops.

Cleaning

InstallingtheBlade

1.Installasharp,balancedToroblade,theaccelerator, theanti-scalpcup,andthebladenuts.Thesailofthe blademustpointtowardthetopofthelawnmower housingforproperinstallation.Torquetheblade nutsto15to27ft-lb(20to37N-m).

WARNING

Operatingthelawnmowerwithoutthe acceleratorinplacecancausethebladetoex, bend,orbreak,resultinginseriousinjuryor deathtotheoperatororbystanders.

Donotoperatethelawnmowerwithoutthe accelerator.

2.Returnthelawnmowertoitsuprightposition.

3.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

CleaningundertheLawn MowerHousing

Toensurethebestperformance,keeptheundersideof thelawnmowerhousingclean.Beespeciallycarefulto keepthekickersfreeofdebris(

Figure38

1.Kickers

Figure38).

WashingMethod

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Positionthelawnmoweronaatconcreteorasphalt surfacenearagardenhose.

2.Starttheengine.

3.Holdtherunninggardenhoseathandleleveland directthewatertoowonthegroundjustinfront oftherightreartire(

1.Rightrearwheel

Note:Thebladewilldrawinwaterandwashout clippings.Letthewaterrununtilyounolongersee clippingsbeingwashedoutfromunderthehousing.

Figure39).

Figure39

4.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

5.Turnoffthewater.

6.Startthelawnmowerandletitrunforafewminutes todryoutthemoistureonthelawnmowerandits components.

ScrapingMethod

Ifwashingdoesnotremovealldebrisfromunderthe lawnmower,scrapeitclean.

1.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug(Figure13).

2.Drainthefuelfromthefueltank.RefertoEmptying theFuelTankandCleaningtheFuelFilter.

WARNING

Tippingthelawnmowermaycausethefuel toleakfromthecarburetororthefueltank. Gasolineisextremelyammable,highly explosive,and,undercertainconditions,can causepersonalinjuryorpropertydamage.

Avoidfuelspillsbyrunningtheenginedryorby removingthegasolinewithahandpump;never siphon.

CleaningtheBladeBrake ClutchShield

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

Cleanthebladebrakeclutchshieldattheendofeach mowingseasontoensurethebestperformanceandto preventpartsfromdegrading.Cleanthebladebrake clutchshieldwhenyousharpenthebladebecauseyou needtoremovethebladeinordertoremovetheblade brakeclutchshield.

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug(

3.Drainthegasolinefromthefueltank;referto EmptyingtheFuelTankandCleaningtheFuelFilter.

4.Tipthelawnmoweronitsrightside.

Figure13).

3.Tipthelawnmowerontoitsrightside.

4.Removethedirtandgrassclippingswithahardwood scraper.Avoidburrsandsharpedges.

5.Turnthelawnmowerupright.

6.Fillthefueltank.

7.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

CleaningtheDischargeTunnel andPlug

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Removetheplugfromthedischargetunnelandclean itaftereachuse.

Alwaysbesurethatthedischargetunneldoorcloses securelywhenyoureleasethehandle.Ifthedebris preventsthedischargedoorfromclosingsecurely , cleantheinsideofthedischargetunnelandthedoor thoroughly.

WARNING

Tippingthelawnmowermaycausethefuel toleakfromthecarburetororthefueltank. Gasolineisextremelyammable,highly explosive,and,undercertainconditions,can causepersonalinjuryorpropertydamage.

Avoidfuelspillsbyemptyingthefueltankas directed;neversiphon.

5.Remove2bladenuts,theanti-scalpcup,the accelerator,andtheblade(

6.Loosenthetabsthatsecurethebladebrakeclutch shieldtothedeckbylooseningthenutsorthebolts onthetabs(Figure40).Rotatethetabs180°to movethemoutoftheway.

Figure34).

Grassclippingsandotherobjectscanbethrown fromanopendischargetunnelandcauseserious injuryorkilltheoperatororbystanders.

Neverstartoroperatethelawnmowerunlessone ofthefollowingistrue:

•Thedischargetunnelplugislockedsecurelyin thedischargetunnel.

•Thegrassbagislockedinplace.

•Theoptionalsidedischargechuteislockedin place.

•Thedischargetunneldoorislockedinplace.

Storage

Topreparethelawnmowerforoff-seasonstorage, performtherecommendedmaintenanceprocedures. RefertoMaintenance.

Storethelawnmowerinacool,clean,dryplace.Cover thelawnmowertokeepitcleanandprotected.

Figure40

1.Tabsandnuts3.Tabandbolt

2.Bladebrakeclutchshield

7.Removethebladebrakeclutchshieldandbrushor blowallthedebrisfromundertheshieldandaround thebladebrakeclutchsystem.

8.Installthebladebrakeclutchshield.Rotatethetabs 180°backintoposition.Tightenthenutsorthe boltsontabstosecurethebladebrakeclutchshield tothedeck.

9.Installtheblade,theaccelerator,theanti-scalpcup, andthe2bladenuts.

10.Turnthelawnmowerupright.

11.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

CleaningundertheBeltCover

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

PreparingtheFuelSystem

WARNING

Gasolinecanvaporizeifyoustoreitoverlong periodsoftimeandexplodeifitcomesintocontact withanopename.

•Donotstoregasolineoverlongperiodsoftime.

•Donotstorethelawnmowerwithgasolinein thefueltankorthecarburetorinanenclosure withanopename.(Forexample,afurnaceor awaterheaterpilotlight.)

•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringitinany enclosure.

Emptythefueltankwhenmowingthelasttimebefore storingthelawnmower.

1.Runthelawnmoweruntiltheenginestopsfrom runningoutoffuel.

2.Primetheengineandstartitagain.

3.Allowtheenginetorununtilitstops.Whenyoucan nolongerstarttheengine,itissufcientlydry.

Keeptheareaunderthebeltcoverfreeofdebris.

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

2.Removetheboltsthatsecurethebeltcover (Figure41)tothelawnmowerhousing.

Figure41

1.Beltcover

3.Liftoffthecoverandbrushoutallthedebrisaround thebeltarea.

4.Installthebeltcover.

PreparingtheEngine

1.Whiletheengineisstillwarm,changetheoilfrom thecrankcase.RefertoChangingtheEngineOil.

2.Removethesparkplug(Figure13).

3.Usinganoilcan,addaboutonetablespoonofoilto thecrankcasethroughthesparkplughole.

4.Slowlyrotatetheengineseveraltimes,usingthe starterrope,todistributetheoil.

5.Installthesparkplugbutdonotconnectthewireto thesparkplug.

GeneralInformation

1.Cleanthelawnmowerhousing.RefertoCleanunder theLawnMowerHousing.

2.Cleananydirtandchafffromthecylinder,cylinder headns,andblowerhousing.

3.Removegrassclippings,dirt,andgrimefromthe externalpartsoftheengine,theshrouding,andthe topofthelawnmowerhousing.

4.Checktheconditionoftheblade.Referto MaintainingtheCuttingBlade.

5.Cleanthebladebrakeclutchshield;refertoCleaning theBladeBrakeClutchShield.

6.Servicetheairlter;refertoServicingtheAirFilter.

7.Lubricatethepivotarms;refertoLubricatingthe PivotArms.

8.Tightenallnuts,bolts,andscrews.

9.Touchupallrustedorchippedpaintsurfaceswith paintavailablefromanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

RemovingtheLawnMower fromStorage

1.Checkandtightenallfasteners.

2.Removethesparkplugandspintheenginerapidly usingthestartertoblowexcessoilfromthecylinder.

3.Cleanthesparkplugorreplaceitifitiscracked, broken,oriftheelectrodesareworn.

4.Installthesparkplugandtorqueitto17ft-lb(23 N-m).

5.Performanyneededmaintenanceprocedures;refer toMaintenance.

6.Fillthefuelinthefueltankwithfreshgasoline.

7.Checktheengineoillevel.

8.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

Troubleshooting

Problem

Enginedoesnotstart

Enginestartshardorlosespower

Enginerunsrough

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Thefueltankisemptyorthefuel systemcontainsstalefuel.

2.ThethrottleleverisnotintheChoke position.

3.Thewireisnotconnectedtothespark plug.

4.Thesparkplugispitted,fouled,orthe gapisincorrect.

1.Thefueltankcontainsstalefuel.1.Drainandllthefueltankwithfresh

2.Thefuelcapventholeisplugged.2.Cleanthefuelcapventholeorreplace

3.Theairlterelementisdirtyandis restrictingtheairow .

4.Theundersideofthelawnmowerdeck containsclippingsanddebris.

5.Thesparkplugispitted,fouled,orthe gapisincorrect.

6.Theengineoillevelislowortheoilis dirty.

1.Thewireisnotconnectedtothespark plug.

2.Thesparkplugispitted,fouled,orthe gapisincorrect.

3.ThethrottleleverisnotintheFast position.

4.Theairlterelementisdirtyandis restrictingtheairow .

1.Drainand/orllthefueltankwith freshgasoline.Iftheproblempersists, contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

2.MovethethrottlelevertotheChoke position.

3.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

4.Checkthesparkplugandadjustthe gapifnecessary.Replacethespark plugifitispitted,fouled,orcracked.

gasoline.

thefuelcap.

3.Cleantheairlterpre-cleanerand/or replacethepaperairlter.

4.Cleantheundersideofthelawnmower deck.

5.Checkthesparkplugandadjustthe gapifnecessary.Replacethespark plugifitispitted,fouled,orcracked.

6.Checktheengineoil.Changetheoilif itisdirtyoraddoilifitislow.

1.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

2.Checkthesparkplugandadjustthe gapifnecessary.Replacethespark plugifitispitted,fouled,orcracked.

3.MovethethrottlelevertotheFast position.

4.Cleantheairlterpre-cleanerand/or replacethepaperairlter.

Lawnmowerorenginevibrates excessively

Unevencuttingpattern

Dischargechuteplugs

1.Thebladeisbentorisoutofbalance.1.Balancetheblade.Ifthebladeisbent,

2.Theblademountingnutsareloose.2.Tightentheblademountingnuts.

3.Theundersideofthelawnmowerdeck containsclippingsanddebris.

4.Theenginemountingboltsareloose.4.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.

1.All4wheelsarenotatthesameheight.1.Placeall4wheelsatthesameheight.

2.Thebladeisdull.

3.Y ouaremowinginthesamepattern repeatedly.

4.Theundersideofthelawnmowerdeck containsclippingsanddebris.

1.ThethrottleleverisnotintheFast position.

2.Thecuttingheightistoolow.2.Raisethecuttingheight.

3.Y ouaremowingtoofast.3.Slowdown.

4.Thegrassiswet.

5.Theundersideofthelawnmowerdeck containsclippingsanddebris.

replaceit.

3.Cleantheundersideofthelawnmower deck.

2.Sharpenandbalancetheblade.

3.Changethemowingpattern.

4.Cleantheundersideofthelawnmower deck.

1.MovethethrottlelevertotheFast position.

4.Allowthegrasstodrybeforemowing.

5.Cleantheundersideofthelawnmower deck.

Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Lawnmowerdoesnotself-propel

1.Theself-propeldrivecableisoutof adjustmentorisdamaged.

2.Thereisdebrisunderthebeltcover.

1.Adjusttheself-propeldrivecable. Replacethecableifnecessary .

2.Cleanthedebrisfromunderthebelt cover.

Notes:

TheToroTotalCoverageGuarantee

ATwo-YearFullWarranty(LimitedWarrantyforCommercialUse)

LCE 21”Commercial WalkPowerMowers

ConditionsandProductsCovered

TheToro®Companyanditsafliate,T oroWarrantyCompany,pursuant toanagreementbetweenthem,jointlypromisetorepairanyToro Product,usedfornormalresidentialpurposes*ifdefectiveinmaterialsor workmanship.Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromthedateofpurchase:

ProductsWarrantyPeriod

21”CommercialWalkPower MowersandAccessories

Thiswarrantyincludesthecostofpartsandlabor,butyoumustpay transportationcosts.

2yearfullwarranty

LimitedWarrantyforCommercialUse

ToroProductsusedatmorethanonelocation,orusedforinstitutionalor rentaluse,arewarrantedfromthedateofpurchaseagainstdefectsin materialsorworkmanshipforthefollowingtimeperiods.

ProductsWarrantyPeriod

21”CommercialWalkPower MowersandAccessories

•

KawasakiEngines2yearlimitedwarranty

•

HondaGXVEngines

•

HondaGSVEngines

1yearlimitedwarranty

2yearlimitedwarranty 1yearlimitedwarranty

ItemsandConditionsNotCovered

Thereisnootherexpresswarrantyexceptforspecialemissionsystem coverageandenginewarrantycoverageonsomeproducts.Thisexpress warrantydoesnotcoverthefollowing:

•Costofregularmaintenanceserviceorparts,suchaslters,fuel,

lubricants,oilchanges,sparkplugs,airlters,bladesharpening/worn bladeonmowers,cable/linkageadjustments,orbrakeandclutch adjustments

•Componentsfailingduetonormalweararenotcoveredbythis

warranty

•Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenalteredormisusedandrequires

replacementorrepairduetoaccidentsorlackofpropermaintenance

•Repairsnecessaryduetoimproperbatterycare,failuretousefresh

fuel(lessthanonemonthold),orfailuretoproperlypreparetheunit priortoanyperiodofnon-useoveronemonth

•Pickupanddeliverycharges

•Operationalmisuse,neglect,oraccidents

•RepairsorattemptedrepairsbyanyoneotherthananAuthorized

ToroServiceDealer

OwnerResponsibilities

YoumustmaintainyourT oroProductbyfollowingthemaintenance proceduresdescribedintheOperator’sManual.Suchroutine maintenance,whetherperformedbyadealerorbyyou,isatyourexpense.

InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService

IfyouthinkthatyourT oroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsor workmanship,followthisprocedure:

1.ContactanyAuthorizedT oroServiceDealertoarrangeserviceattheir dealership.Tolocateadealerconvenienttoyou,refertotheYellow Pagesofyourtelephonedirectory(lookunder“LawnMowers”)or accessourwebsiteatwww.Toro.com.Y oumayalsocallthenumbers listedinitem#3tousethe24-hourToroDealerlocatorsystem.

2.Bringtheproductandyourproofofpurchase(salesreceipt)tothe ServiceDealer.Thedealerwilldiagnosetheproblemanddetermine ifitiscoveredunderwarranty.

3.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeServiceDealer’s analysisorwiththeassistanceprovided,contactusat:

LCBCustomerCareDepartment ToroW arrantyCompany 811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth Bloomington,MN55420-1196 Tollfreeat888-865–5676(U.S.customers) Tollfreeat888-865–5691(Canadiancustomers)

GeneralConditions

Allrepairscoveredbythesewarrantiesmustbeperformedbyan AuthorizedToroServiceDealerusingT oroapprovedreplacementparts. RepairbyanAuthorizedT oroServiceDealerisyoursoleremedyunder thiswarranty .

NeitherTheToro®CompanynorToroWarrantyCompanyisliablefor indirect,incidental,orconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththe useoftheToroProductscoveredbythesewarranties,includingany costorexpenseofprovidingsubstituteequipmentorserviceduring reasonableperiodsofmalfunctionornon-usependingcompletionof repairsunderthesewarranties.

Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequential damages,sotheaboveexclusionsmaynotapplytoyou.

Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveother rightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.

CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada

CustomerswhohavepurchasedT oroproductsexportedfromtheUnitedStatesorCanadashouldcontacttheirT oroDistributor(Dealer)toobtain guaranteepoliciesforyourcountry ,province,orstate.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwithyourDistributor’sserviceorhavedifcultyobtaining guaranteeinformation,contacttheToroimporter.Ifallotherremediesfail,youmaycontactusatT oroWarrantyCompany .

*Residentialpurposesmeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanonelocationisconsideredcommercialuse,andthecommercial usewarrantywouldapply.

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