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Toro 22225 Operator's Manual

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30inTurfMaster
ModelNo.22225—SerialNo.407530000andUp
ModelNo.22235—SerialNo.400000000andUp
™
HDXWalk-BehindLawnMower
FormNo.3442-595RevB
Operator'sManual
Introduction
Thisrotary-blade,walk-behindlawnmowerisintended tobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperators.Itis designedprimarilyforcuttinggrassonwell-maintained lawnsonresidentialorcommercialproperties.Using thisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintendeduse couldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
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.
ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed, equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.
Theenclosedengineowner'smanualissupplied forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmission ControlRegulationofemissionsystems,maintenance, andwarranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthrough theenginemanufacturer.
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol (Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
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ofthisenginewaslaboratoryratedbytheengine manufacturerinaccordancewiththeSocietyof AutomotiveEngineers(SAE)J1940orJ2723.As conguredtomeetsafety,emission,andoperating
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requirements,theactualenginetorqueonthisclass ofmowerwillbesignicantlylower.Pleasereferto theenginemanufacturer’sinformationincludedwith themachine.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
PrintedinMexico
AllRightsReserved
*3442-595*
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure
tochemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Contents
Introduction...............................................................1
Safety.......................................................................2
GeneralSafety...................................................2
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................3
Setup........................................................................6
1InstallingtheHandle........................................6
2AddingOiltotheEngine...................................7
3AssemblingtheGrassBag...............................7
ProductOverview.....................................................9
Controls.............................................................9
Specications..................................................10
Attachments/Accessories.................................10
Operation................................................................10
BeforeOperation.................................................10
BeforeOperationSafety...................................10
FillingtheFuelTank...........................................11
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................12
AdjustingtheHandleHeight.............................12
AdjustingtheCuttingHeight.............................13
CheckingtheBlade-StopSystem
Operation......................................................14
DuringOperation.................................................14
DuringOperationSafety...................................14
StartingtheEngine...........................................15
OperatingtheSelf-PropelDriveand
EngagingtheBlades.....................................16
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................17
EngagingtheParkingBrake.............................17
DisengagingtheParkingBrake.........................17
RecyclingtheClippings....................................18
BaggingtheClippings.......................................19
Side-DischargingtheClippings.........................20
OperatingTips.................................................21
AfterOperation....................................................21
AfterOperationSafety......................................21
CleaningundertheMachine.............................21
CleaningtheWheels.........................................22
Maintenance...........................................................23
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........23
MaintenanceSafety..........................................23
ServicingtheAirFilter.......................................24
ChangingtheEngineOil...................................24
ChangingtheOilFilter......................................25
ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................26
CheckingtheConditionoftheBelts...................26
EmptyingtheFuelTankandCleaningthe
Filter..............................................................26
ChangingtheFuelFilter....................................27
ServicingtheBlade-DriveSystem.....................27
ServicingtheBlades.........................................28
ChangingtheBlade-DriveBelt..........................30
ChangingtheBlade-Brake-Clutch(BBC)
Belt................................................................31
AdjustingtheBlade-BrakeCable......................32
ChangingtheTransmissionBelt.......................33
AdjustingtheParking-BrakeCable...................34
AdjustingtheSelf-PropelDrive.........................35
Storage...................................................................36
StorageSafety..................................................36
GeneralInformation..........................................36
PreparingtheFuelSystem...............................36
PreparingtheEngine........................................36
RemovingtheMachinefromStorage................36
Troubleshooting......................................................37
Safety
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith ANSIB71.4-2017.
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.
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Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury, complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways payattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,which
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
Manufacturer'sMark
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
decaloemmarkt
1.Thismarkindicatesthatthebladeisidentiedasapart fromtheoriginalmachinemanufacturer .
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1.Thrownobject hazard—keepbystanders away
2.Thrownobjecthazard fromdischargechute—Do notoperatethemachine withouttheside-discharge plug,chute,ordeectorin place.
3.Cutting/dismemberment hazardofhandorfoot, mowerblade—stayaway frommovingparts.
decal116-7127
116-7127
1.Heightofcut
decal116-7581
decal145-3851
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.ReadtheOperator’s Manualbeforeadjustingservicing,orcleaningthemachine.
116-7581
decal136-9077
136-9077
decal94-8072
94-8072
1.Heightofcut
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1.Parkingbrake—engage2.Parkingbrake—disengage
decal139-5405
139-5405
decal116-7583
116-7583
1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual;donotoperatethis machineunlessyouaretrained.
4.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower blade—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsinplace.
2.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.5.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
3.Thrownobjecthazard—donotoperatethemowerwithoutthe reardischargeplugorbaginplace.
6.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower blade—donotoperateupanddownslopes;operateside tosideonslopes;shutofftheenginebeforeleavingthe machine;pickupanydebrisbeforemowing;lookbehindyou whenmovinginreverse.
decal116-8528
116-8528
1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.
2.Firehazard
1.ReadtheOperator’s Manualbeforeperforming
2.Checkbelttensionevery 50operatinghours.
anymaintenance.
decal116-9313
116-9313
3.Toxicgasinhalation hazard
4.Hotsurface;burnhazard
decal120-9570
120-9570
1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguards andshieldsinplace.
4
130-9656
1.Choke3.Slow
2.Fast
133-8062
decal130-9656
4.Engine—stop(shutoff)
decal133-8062
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Setup
Important:Removeanddiscardtheprotectiveplasticsheetthatcoverstheengineandanyother
plasticorwrappingonthemachine.
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InstallingtheHandle
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
WARNING
Foldingorunfoldingthehandleimproperlycandamagethecables,causinganunsafe operatingcondition.
•Donotdamagethecableswhenfoldingorunfoldingthehandle.
•Ifacableisdamaged,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
Figure3
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AddingOiltotheEngine
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Important:Yourmachinedoesnotcomewithoilintheengine.Beforestartingtheengine,addoilto
theengine.
Figure4
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3
AssemblingtheGrassBag
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
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Figure5
8
ProductOverview
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Figure7
1.Grassbag3.Side-dischargechute
2.Rear-dischargeplug
Controls
4.Side-dischargedeector
Figure6
1.Sparkplug(underbrush guard)
2.Side-dischargedeector12.Self-propeladjustment
3.Oillter13.Grassbag
4.Oilll/dipstick
5.Fuel-tankcap15.Rearcutting-heightlever
6.Reardeector16.Fuel-shutoffvalve
7.Blade-control-locklever17.Throttlelever
8.Blade-controlbar
9.Parkingbrake19.Beltcover
10.Handle20.Frontcutting-heightlever
11.Drivebar
14.Recoil-starthandle
18.Airlter
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Figure8
Throttle(Throttlelevernotshownforthesakeofclarity)
1.Choke3.Slow
2.Fast
4.Off
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Figure9
1.Blade-control-locklever4.Handle
2.Parkingbrake5.Drivebar
3.Blade-controlbar
Specications
ModelWeightLengthWidthHeight
and
22235
84.8kg170cm81cm99cm 22225
(187lb)(67inches)(32inches)(39inches)
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
BeforeOperation
BeforeOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Alwaysshutoffthemachine,waitforallmoving
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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.
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsand accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedT oro distributororgotowww.T oro.comforalistofall approvedattachmentsandaccessories.
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineToro replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe productwarranty.
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.
–Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
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–Keepyourhandsandfaceawayfromthe
nozzleandthefuel-tankopening.
–Keepfuelawayfromyoureyesandskin.
FillingtheFuelTank
TypeUnleadedgasoline
Minimumoctanerating
Ethanol
MethanolNone
MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl ether)
OilDonotaddtothefuel
Useonlyclean,fresh(nomorethan30daysold),fuel fromareputablesource.
Important:T oreducestartingproblems,addfuel
stabilizer/conditionertofreshfuelasdirectedby thefuel-stabilizer/conditionermanufacturer.
87(US)or91(research octane;outsidetheUS)
Nomorethan10%byvolume
Lessthan15%byvolume
FillthefueltankasshowninFigure10.
Note:Thecapacityofthefueltankis3.76L(0.99
USgallon).
Figure10
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CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Important:Iftheoillevelinthecrankcaseistoolowortoohighandyouruntheengine,youmay
damagetheengine.
Figure11
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AdjustingtheHandleHeight
Youcanraiseorlowerthehandleto1of3positionsthatismorecomfortableforyou(Figure12).
Figure12
1.Removebothhandleboltsandcorrespondingnuts.
2.Movethehandletothedesiredheightposition.
3.Securethehandlewiththepreviouslyremovedboltsandcorrespondingnuts.
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AdjustingtheCuttingHeight
WARNING
Adjustingthecutting-heightleverscouldbringyourhandsintocontactwithamovingblade andresultinseriousinjury.
•Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeadjustingthecuttingheight.
•Donotputyourngersunderthehousingwhenadjustingthecuttingheight.
Thecuttingheightiscontrolledwithafrontleverandarearlever,bothontheleftsideofthemachine.T oraise orlowerthemachine,engagethelever,raiseorlowerthemachine,andthendisengagethelever.
Figure13
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CheckingtheBlade-Stop SystemOperation
Beforeeachuse,checkthatthebladesstopwithin3 secondsofreleasingthecontrolbar.
UsingtheGrassBag
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Check
theblade-stopsystemoperation. Thebladesshouldstopwithin3 secondsofreleasingthecontrolbar; iftheydonot,contactanAuthorized ServiceDealer.
10.Gotothefrontofthemachineandcheckthe newspaperball.
Note:Ifthenewspaperballdidnotgounder
themachine,repeatsteps4through10.
Important:Ifthenewspaperisunravelledor
shredded,thebladesdidnotstopproperly, whichcouldresultinanunsafeoperating condition.ContactanAuthorizedService Dealer.
DuringOperation
Youcanusethegrassbagtochecktheblade-stop system.
1.Removetherear-dischargeplug.
2.Installtheemptygrassbagonthemachine.
3.Starttheengine.
4.Engagetheblades.
Note:Thebagshouldbegintoinate,indicating
thatthebladesarerotating.
5.Whilewatchingthebag,releasethecontrolbar.
Note:Ifthebagdoesnotdeatewithin
3secondsofreleasingthecontrolbar,the blade-stopsystemmaybedeterioratingand, ifignored,couldresultinanunsafeoperating condition.Havethemachineinspectedand servicedbyanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
6.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts tostop.
NotUsingtheGrassBag
1.Movethemachineontoapavedsurfaceina non-windyarea.
2.Setall4wheelstothe3-1/2inch(89mm)cutting heightsetting.
3.T akeahalfsheetofnewspaperandcrumpleit intoaballsmallenoughtogounderthemachine (about3inchesor75mmindiameter).
4.Placethenewspaperballabout5inches(13 cm)infrontofthemachine.
5.Starttheengine.
6.Engagetheblades.
7.Releasethecontrolbarandbegincountingout 3seconds.
8.Onthecountof3,pushthemachinequickly forwardoverthenewspaper.
9.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts tostop.
DuringOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye
protection;longpants;substantial,slip-resistant footwear;andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong hairanddonotwearlooseclothingorloose jewelry.
•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty damagemayoccur.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Thebladeissharp;contactingthebladecanresult
inseriouspersonalinjury.Shutofftheengineand waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
•Whenyoureleasetheblade-controlbar,the
engineshouldshutoffandthebladeshouldstop within3seconds.Ifnot,stopusingyourmachine immediatelyandcontactanAuthorizedService Dealer.
•Keepbystandersoutoftheoperatingarea.Keep
smallchildrenoutoftheoperatingareaandunder thewatchfulcareofaresponsibleadultwhois notoperatingthemachine.Stopthemachineif anyoneentersthearea.
•Alwayslookdownandbehindyoubeforemoving
themachineinreverse.
•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilityand
appropriateweatherconditions.Donotoperate themachinewhenthereistheriskoflightning.
•Wetgrassorleavescancauseseriousinjuryif
youslipandcontacttheblade.Avoidmowingin wetconditions.
•Useextremecarewhenapproachingblind
corners,shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthatmay blockyourview.
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•Donotdirectthedischargematerialtoward
anyone.Avoiddischargingmaterialagainstawall orobstruction;materialmayricochettowardyou. Stoptheblade(s)whencrossinggravelsurfaces.
•Watchforholes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orother
hiddenobjects.Uneventerraincouldcauseyou toloseyourbalanceorfooting.
•Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartsto
vibrate,immediatelyshutofftheengine,waitfor allmovingpartstostop,anddisconnectthewire fromthesparkplugbeforeexaminingthemachine fordamage.Makeallnecessaryrepairsbefore resumingoperation.
•Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition,shutoffthe
engineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
•Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,itwillbehotand
canseverelyburnyou.Keepawayfromthehot engine.
StartingtheEngine
1.Connectthewiretothesparkplug(Figure6).
•Operatetheengineonlyinwell-ventilatedareas.
Exhaustgasescontaincarbonmonoxide,whichis anodorless,deadlypoison.
•Checkthegrasscatchercomponentsandthe
dischargechutefrequentlyforanywearor deteriorationandreplacethemwithgenuineT oro partswhennecessary.
SlopeSafety
•Mowacrossthefaceofslopes;neverupand
down.Useextremecautionwhenchanging directiononslopes.
•Donotmowonexcessivelysteepslopes.Poor
footingcouldcauseaslip-and-fallaccident.
•Mowwithcautionneardrop-offs,ditches,or
embankments.
2.Openthefuel-shutoffvalve(Figure14).
Note:Whenthefuel-shutoffvalveisopen,theleverisparallelwiththefuelline.
Figure14
1.Fuel-shutoffvalve
3.MovethethrottlecontroltotheCHOKEposition(AofFigure15).
4.Pullthestarterhandlelightlyuntilyoufeelresistance,thenpullitsharply(BofFigure15).
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5.MovethethrottlecontrollevertotheFASTpositionwhentheenginestarts(CofFigure15).
Note:Iftheenginefailstostartafter3pulls,repeatsteps3through5.
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Figure15
OperatingtheSelf-PropelDriveandEngagingtheBlades
Tooperatetheself-propeldrive,pullandholdthedrivebartothehandle(Figure16).
Figure16
Toengagetheblades,dothefollowing:
1.Pushandholdtheblade-controllockleverforwardtoreleasetheblade-controlbar(AofFigure17).
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2.Pulltheblade-controlbartothehandleandreleasetheblade-control-locklever;thebladeshouldengage (AofFigure17).
3.Releasetheblade-controlbartodisengagetheblade(BofFigure17).Theblade-control-lockleverresets tolocktheblade-controlbar.
Figure17
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ShuttingOfftheEngine
1.MovethethrottlecontroltotheOFFpositionand waitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Closethefuel-shutoffvalveanddisconnectthe wirefromthesparkplugifyoudonotusethe machineorleaveitunattended.
EngagingtheParkingBrake
Engagetheparkingbrakebypullingthebrakeleveruptowardthehandle(Figure18).
Figure18
DisengagingtheParkingBrake
Disengagetheparkingbrakebypushingthebrakeleverdownawayfromthehandle(Figure19).
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Figure19
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RecyclingtheClippings
Thismachinecomesfromthefactoryreadytorecycle grassandleafclippingsbackintothelawn.T oprepare themachinetorecycle:
•Iftheside-dischargechuteisonthemachine,
removeitandinstalltheside-dischargedeector; refertoRemovingtheSide-DischargeChute
(page20).
•Ifthegrassbagisonthemachine,removeit;refer
toRemovingtheGrassBag(page19).
•Iftherear-dischargeplugisnotinstalled,gripitby
thehandle,raisethereardeector,andinsertit intotherear-dischargechuteuntilthelatchlocks intoplace;refertoFigure20.
1.Rear-dischargeplug
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Figure20
2.Reardeector
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BaggingtheClippings
Usethegrassbagwhenyouwanttocollectgrassandleafclippingsfromthelawn.
Iftheside-dischargechuteisonthemachine,removeitandinstalltheside-dischargedeectorbeforebagging theclippings;refertoRemovingtheSide-DischargeChute(page20).
InstallingtheGrassBag
1.Raiseandholdupthereardeector(AofFigure21).
2.Removetherear-dischargeplugbypullingdownonthelatchwithyourthumbandpullingtheplugout fromthemachine(BofFigure21).
3.Installthebagrodintothenotchesatthebaseofthehandle,androckthebagbackandforthtoensure thattherodisseatedatthebottomofbothnotches(CofFigure21).
4.Lowerthereardeectoruntilitrestsonthegrassbag.
Figure21
RemovingtheGrassBag
Toremovethebag,reversethestepsinInstallingtheGrassBag(page19).
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Side-DischargingtheClippings
Usethesidedischargeforcuttingverytallgrass.
InstallingtheSide-DischargeChute
Important:Ensurethattherear-dischargeplugisinplacebeforeyourecycletheclippings.
1.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Removethegrassbagifitisinstalledonthemachine;refertoRemovingtheGrassBag(page19).
3.Inserttherear-dischargeplug(AofFigure22).
4.Removetheside-dischargedeectorbypullinguponthespringthatholdsthedeectorinplaceand removingthedeector(BandCofFigure22).
5.Installtheside-dischargechutebypullinguponthespring,placingthechuteovertheopening,and loweringthespringoverthetabsontopofthedischargechute(DandEofFigure22).
Figure22
RemovingtheSide-DischargeChute
Toremovetheside-dischargechute,reversethestepsinInstallingtheSide-DischargeChute(page20).
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OperatingTips
GeneralTips
•Reviewthesafetyinstructionsandreadthis
manualcarefullybeforeoperatingthemachine.
•Cleartheareaofsticks,stones,wire,branches,
andotherdebristhatthebladescouldhitand throw.
•Keepeveryone,especiallychildrenandpets,away
fromtheareaofoperation.
•Avoidstrikingtrees,walls,curbs,orothersolid
objects.Neverdeliberatelymowoveranyobject.
•Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartstovibrate,
immediatelyshutofftheengine,disconnect thewirefromthesparkplug,andexaminethe machinefordamage.
•Maintainsharpbladesthroughoutthecutting
season.Periodicallyledownnicksontheblades.
•Replacethebladeswhennecessarywithoriginal
Tororeplacementblades.
•Mowonlydrygrassorleaves.Wetgrassand
leavestendtoclumpontheyardandcancause themachinetoplugortheenginetostall.
•Cleantheundersideofthemachinedeckafter
eachmowing.RefertoCleaningunderthe
Machine(page21).
•Keeptheengineingoodrunningcondition.
•Settheenginespeedtothefastestpositionforthe
bestcuttingresults.
•Cleantheairlterfrequently.Mulchingstirsup
moreclippingsanddustwhichclogstheairlter andreducesengineperformance.
CuttingGrass
•Grassgrowsatdifferentratesatdifferenttimes
oftheyear.Inthesummerheat,itisbesttocut grassatthe51mm(2inch),64mm(2-1/2inch), or83mm(3inch)cutting-heightsettings.Cutonly aboutathirdofthegrassbladeatatime.Donot cutbelowthe51mm(2inch)settingunlessthe grassissparseoritislatefallwhengrassgrowth beginstoslowdown.
•Whencuttinggrassover15cm(6inches)tall,rst
mowatthehighestcutting-heightsettingandwalk slower;thenmowagainatalowersettingforthe bestlawnappearance.Ifthegrassistoolongand theleavesclumpontopofthelawn,themachine mayplugandcausetheenginetostall.
•Alternatethemowingdirection.Thishelps
dispersetheclippingsoverthelawnforeven fertilization.
Ifthenishedlawnappearanceisunsatisfactory,try1 ormoreofthefollowing:
•Sharpentheblades.
•Walkataslowerpacewhilemowing.
•Raisethecuttingheightonyourmachine.
•Cutthegrassmorefrequently.
•Overlapcuttingswathsinsteadofcuttingafull
swathwitheachpass.
CuttingLeaves
•Aftercuttingthelawn,ensurethathalfofthelawn
showsthroughthecutleafcover.Youmayneed tomakemorethanasinglepassovertheleaves.
•Forlightleafcoverage,setallthewheelsatthe
samecutting-heightsetting.
•Slowdownyourmowingspeedifthemachine
doesnotcuttheleavesnelyenough.
AfterOperation
AfterOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Alwaysshutoffthemachine,waitforallmoving
partstostop,andallowthemachinetocoolbefore adjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthemachinetohelp
preventres.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.
•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.
HaulingSafety
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine.
•Securethemachinefromrolling.
•Closethefuelvalvebeforeloadingthemachine
forhauling.
CleaningundertheMachine
Foroptimalcuttingperformance,keeptheunderside ofthemachinehousingclean.Youmayeitherwash orscrapetheclippingsawayfromunderthemachine housing.
WashingundertheMachine
ServiceInterval:Aftereachuse—Cleanunderthe
machinehousing.
1.Positionthemachineonaatconcreteor asphaltsurfacenearagardenhose.
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2.Starttheengine.
3.Holdtherunninggardenhoseathandlelevel anddirectthewatertoowonthegroundjustin frontoftherightrearwheel(Figure23).
Figure23
1.Rightrearwheel
Note:Thebladeswilldrawinwaterandwash
outclippings.Letthewaterrununtilyouno longerseeclippingsbeingwashedoutfrom underthemachine.
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Figure24
4.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts tostop.
5.Turnoffthewater.
6.Startthemachineandletitrunforafewminutes todryoutthemoistureonthemachineandits components.
ScrapingundertheMachine
Ifwashingdoesnotremovealldebrisfromunderthe machine,scrapeitclean.
1.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
2.Drainthefuelfromthefueltank;referto
EmptyingtheFuelTankandCleaningtheFilter (page26).
3.Tipthemachineontoitsside,withtheairlter upintheair,untiltheupperhandlerestsonthe ground.
4.Removethedirtandgrassclippingswitha hardwoodscraper;avoidburrsandsharpedges.
5.Turnthemachineupright.
1.Gears
2.Aftercleaning,applyasmallamountof anti-seizetothegears.
Note:Ifyouareoperatingthemachinein
extremeconditions,cleaningthewheelsmore frequentlythanrecommendedwillresultin increasedgearlife.
Note:T opreventdamagetothebearingseals,
donotuseahigh-pressurewatersprayeron thebearings.
6.Fillthefueltank.
7.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
CleaningtheWheels
ServiceInterval:Every40hours
1.Removetherearwheelsandcleananydebris fromthewheel-geararea.
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Maintenance
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
Aftertherst5hours
Aftertherst8hours
Beforeeachuseordaily
Aftereachuse
Every40hours
Every50hours
Every100hours
MaintenanceProcedure
•Servicetheblade-drivesystem.
•Changetheengineoilwithouttheoillter.
•Checktheengine-oillevelandaddoilasneeded.
•Checktheblade-stopsystemoperation.Thebladesshouldstopwithin3secondsof releasingthecontrolbar;iftheydonot,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
•Inspecttheairlter.
•Checkthebladesandservicethem,ifnecessary.
•Inspecttheblades.
•Checktheparking-brakefunction.
•Cleanunderthemachinehousing.
•Cleanthewheelsandgears.
•Cleanthefoampre-cleaner(morefrequentlyindustyconditions).
•Checktheconditionofthebelts.
•Checkthefuelhoseandreplaceitifnecessary.
•Removedebrisfromunderthebeltcover.
•Servicetheblade-drivesystem.
•Changetheengineoil(moreoftenindustyconditions).
•Changetheoillter.
•Checkthesparkplug.
•Cleanthefuel-tanklter.
•Changethefuellter.
Every250hours
Every300hours
Yearlyorbeforestorage
•Changetheblade-brake-clutchbelt.
•Changethetransmissionbelt.
•Replacefoampre-cleanerandpaperlter(morefrequentlyindustyconditions).
•Emptythefueltankbeforerepairsasdirectedorbeforestorage.
Important:Refertoyourengineowner’smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.
MaintenanceSafety
•Alwaysshutoffthemachine,waitforallmoving
partstostop,andallowthemachinetocoolbefore adjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.
•Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthesparkplug
beforeperforminganymaintenanceprocedure.
•Wearglovesandeyeprotectionwhenservicing
themachine.
personalinjury.Runtheenginedryorremovethe fuelwithahandpump;neversiphonthefuel.
•Toensureoptimumperformanceofthemachine,
useonlygenuineTororeplacementpartsand accessories.Replacementpartsandaccessories madebyothermanufacturerscouldbedangerous, andsuchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.
•Thebladeissharp;contactingthebladecanresult
inseriouspersonalinjury .Weargloveswhen servicingtheblade.Donotrepairoralterthe blade(s).
•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir
properoperationregularly .
•Tippingthemachinemaycausethefueltoleak.
Fuelisammableandexplosive,andcancause
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ServicingtheAirFilter
ChangingtheEngineOil
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Every50hours—Cleanthefoampre-cleaner (morefrequentlyindustyconditions).
Every300hours—Replacefoampre-cleaner andpaperlter(morefrequentlyindusty conditions).
Important:Donotoperatetheenginewithout
theairlterassembly;extremeenginedamage willoccur.
1.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts tostop.
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
3.Removethecoverandcleanitthoroughly (Figure25).
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours—Changethe
engineoilwithouttheoillter.
Every100hours/Yearly(whichevercomes rst)—Changetheengineoil(moreoftenin dustyconditions).
Note:Runtheengineafewminutesbeforechanging
theoiltowarmit.Warmoilowsbetterandcarries morecontaminants.
EngineOilSpecications
Engineoilcapacity
OilviscositySAE30orSAE10W-30
APIserviceclassicationSJorhigher
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.RefertoMaintenanceSafety(page23).
3.Removethedipstickbyrotatingthecap counterclockwiseandpullingitout(Figure26).
0.70L(24oz)
detergentoil
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Figure25
1.Cover3.Air-lterbase
2.Foampre-lterandpaper lter
4.Removethefoampre-lterfromthepaperlter
(Figure25),andreplacethepaperlterifitis excessivelydirty.
Important:Donottrytocleanapaperlter.
5.Washthefoampre-cleanerwithamilddetergent
andwater,thenallowtoairdry.
6.Lightlyoilthefoampre-cleanerwithnewengine
oil;squeezeoutexcessoil.
7.Installthefoampre-cleanerontothepaperlter.
8.Installtheair-lterassembly.
9.Installthecover.
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Figure26
1.Full3.Low
2.High
4.Tipthemachineontoitsside(sothattheair lterisup)todraintheusedoilfromtheoil-ll tube(Figure27).
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Figure27
6.Removetheoillter(Figure28).
Note:Makesurethattheoil-ltergasketcomes
offwiththelter.
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5.Afterdrainingtheusedoil,returnthemachineto theoperatingposition.
6.Carefullypourabout3/4oftheenginecapacity ofoilintotheoil-lltube.
7.Wait3minutesfortheoiltosettleintheengine.
8.Wipethedipstickcleanwithacleancloth.
9.Insertthedipstickintotheoil-lltube,screwitin, thenremovethedipstick.
10.Readtheoillevelonthedipstick(Figure26).
•Iftheoillevelonthedipstickistoolow,
carefullypourasmallamountofoilintothe oil-lltube,wait3minutes,andrepeatsteps
8through10untiltheoillevelonthedipstick
iscorrect.
•Iftheoillevelonthedipstickistoohigh,
draintheexcessoiluntiltheoillevelonthe dipstickiscorrect.
Important:Iftheoillevelintheengineistoo
lowortoohighandyouruntheengine,you maydamagetheengine.
11.Installthedipsticksecurely.
12.Recycletheusedoilproperly.
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Figure28
1.Oillter
7.Useyourngertocoatthegasketonthenew lterwithoil(Figure29).
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Figure29
1.Gasket
8.Installthenewlteruntilthegasketcontacts thelterbase,thenhandtightenthelteran additional2/3turn.
ChangingtheOilFilter
ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Yearly(whichever
comesrst)
1.Runtheenginetowarmtheoil.
2.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts tostop.
3.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
4.Draintheengineoil;refertoChangingthe
EngineOil(page24).
5.Placearagundertheoilltertocatchanyoil thatmayleakoutasyouremovethelter.
9.Fillthecrankcasetothecorrectlevelonthe dipstickwithfreshoil;referto2AddingOiltothe
Engine(page7).
10.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
11.Runtheengineforabout3minutes.
12.Shutofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartsto stop,andcheckforoilleakagearoundthelter.
13.Addoiltocompensatefortheoilintheoillter; referto2AddingOiltotheEngine(page7).
14.Recycletheusedoillteraccordingtolocal codes.
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ServicingtheSparkPlug
EmptyingtheFuelTankand
ServiceInterval:Every100hours
UseanNGKBPR5ESsparkplugorequivalent.
1.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts tostop.
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
3.Cleanaroundthesparkplug.
4.Removethesparkplugfromthecylinderhead.
Important:Replaceacracked,fouled,or
dirtysparkplug.Donotcleantheelectrodes becausegritenteringthecylindercan damagetheengine.
5.Setthegapontheplugto0.76mm(0.030inch); refertoFigure30.
CleaningtheFilter
ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Checkthefuel
hoseandreplaceitifnecessary.
Every100hours—Cleanthefuel-tanklter.
Yearlyorbeforestorage—Emptythefueltank beforerepairsasdirectedorbeforestorage.
Note:Thefuel-tanklter(screen)elementislocated
insidethefueltankattheoutlet.Thislterisapartof thefueltankandcannotberemoved.
1.Shutofftheengineandwaitforittocooldown.
Important:Drainfuelfromacoldengine
only.
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
3.Closethefuel-shutoffvalve.
4.Disconnectthefuellinebylooseningthetube clampatthecarburetor.
5.Openthefuel-shutoffvalveanddrainthefuel completelyfromthetankandfuellineintoan approvedfuelcontainer.
Figure30
1.Center-electrodeinsulator3.Airgap(nottoscale)
2.Sideelectrode
6.Installthesparkplugandthegasketseal.
7.T orquetheplugto27N∙m(20ft-lb).
8.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
CheckingtheConditionof theBelts
ServiceInterval:Every50hours
1.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts tostop.
2.Removethebeltcover(Figure6)byremoving the4boltsthatholdittothemachinehousing.
3.Checkthebeltsforanycracks,frayededges, burnmarks,oranyotherdamage.
4.Replacealldamagedbelts.
5.Ifyoureplacetheblade-drivebelt,youmust adjustit.RefertoServicingtheBlade-Drive
System(page27).
6.Installthebeltcoverwiththe4boltsthatyou removedinstep2.
6.Removethefueltankfromthemachine.
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7.Pourasmallamountoffuelinthefueltank, movethefuelaroundinthetank,andpouritout intoanapprovedfuelcontainer.
8.Installthefueltankandthefuelline.
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ChangingtheFuelFilter
ServiceInterval:Every100hours
1.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts tostop.
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
3.Closethefuel-shutoffvalve(Figure31).
Figure31
1.Fuellter(notshown)
4.Removethefuellter(Figure31)fromthefuel linebylooseningthetubeclampssurrounding thefuellter.
2.Fuel-shutoffvalve
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Figure32
1.Belt-tensionspring5.Blade-drivebelt
2.Adjustingbolt6.Wall
3.Gap
4.Adjustingnut8.Belt-cover-accesspanel
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7.Beltcover
2.Brushorblowoutdebrisfromtheinsideofthe beltcoverandaroundalltheparts.
3.Holdafeelergaugesetbetween0.13and0.76 mm(0.005and0.03inches)againstthewall andslideitdownbehindthebelttensionspring; refertoFigure33.
5.Installanewfuellterinthefuellineusingthe tubeclampsthatyouremovedinstep4.
ServicingtheBlade-Drive System
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours
Every50hours—Removedebrisfromunder thebeltcover.
Every50hours—Servicetheblade-drive system.
1.Loosenthe2quarter-turnfastenersonthe belt-cover-accesspanelandremovethepanel (Figure32).
Figure33
1.ReadtheOperator’s Manualbeforeperforming
anymaintenance.
2.Checkbelttensionevery 50hours.
Note:Ifthereisavisiblegapbetweenthe
gaugeandthespring,tightentheadjustingbolt andthenutuntilthefeelergaugebarelyslides freelyinandoutofthegap(Figure32).
Important:Donotovertightentheadjusting
bolt.Thiscoulddamagetheblade-drivebelt.
4.Installthebelt-cover-accesspanel.
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ServicingtheBlades
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Important:Youwillneedatorquewrenchto
installthebladesproperly.Ifyoudonothavea
torquewrenchorareuncomfortableperforming thisprocedure,contactanAuthorizedService Dealer.
Examinethebladesforsharpnessandanywear ordamagewheneveryourunoutoffuel;referto
InspectingtheBlades(page28).Ifthebladeedgeis
dullornicked,haveitsharpenedorreplaceit.Ifthe bladesareworn,bent,damagedorcracked,replace themimmediatelywithgenuineT ororeplacement blades.
DANGER
Awornordamagedbladecanbreak,anda pieceofthebladecouldbethrowntowardyou orbystanders,resultinginseriouspersonal injuryordeath.
•Inspectthebladesperiodicallyforwearor damage.
•Replacewornordamagedblades.
Note:Maintainsharpbladesthroughoutthecutting
season,becausesharpbladescutcleanlywithout tearingorshreddingthegrassblades.Tearingand shreddingturnsgrassbrownattheedges,which slowsgrowthandincreasesthechanceofdisease.
InspectingtheBlades
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure34).Ifthe edgesarenotsharporhavenicks,removethe bladesandhavethemsharpenedorreplace them.
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Figure34
1.Curvedarea3.Wear/slotforming
2.Cuttingedge4.Crack
2.Inspectthebladesthemselves,especiallythe curvedarea(Figure34).Ifyounoticeany damage,wear,oraslotforminginthisarea, immediatelyreplacethemwithnewblades.
DANGER
Ifyouallowabladetowear,aslotwill formbetweenthesailandatpartofthe blade.Eventuallyapieceoftheblade maybreakoffandbethrownfromunder thehousing,possiblyresultinginserious injurytoyouorbystanders.
PreparingtoServicetheCutting Blades
Tipthemachineontoitsside,withtheairlterupin theair,untiltheupperhandlerestsontheground.
WARNING
Thebladesaresharp;contactingablade couldresultinseriouspersonalinjury.
•Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
•Weargloveswhenservicingtheblades.
•Inspectthebladesperiodicallyfor wearordamage.
•Nevertrytostraightenabladethat isbentorweldabrokenorcracked blade.
•Checkforbentblades;referto
CheckingforBentBlades(page29).
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CheckingforBentBlades
RemovingtheBlades
1.Rotatethebladesuntiltheyarepositionedas showninFigure35.
Figure35
1.Frontofcuttingdeck3.Measurefromthecutting
edgetoasmooth,level surface
2.MeasureatlocationsA
andB
2.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecutting edgesatlocationsAandB,(Figure35),and recordbothdimensions.
Replacethebladeswhentheystrikeasolidobject, areoutofbalance,bent,orworn.Useonlygenuine Tororeplacementblades.
1.Useablockofwoodtoholdeachbladesteady andturnthebladeboltcounterclockwiseas showninFigure36.
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Figure36
2.RemoveeachbladeasshowninFigure37.
3.Rotatethebladessothattheiroppositeends
areatlocationsAandB.
4.Repeatthemeasurementsinstep2andrecord them.
Note:IfthedifferencebetweendimensionsA
andBobtainedinsteps2and4exceeds1/8 inch,replacetheblades;refertoRemovingthe
Blades(page29).
WARNING
Abladethatisbentordamagedcould breakapartandcouldseriouslyinjureor killyouorbystanders.
•Alwaysreplaceabentordamaged bladewithanewblade.
•Neverleorcreatesharpnotchesin theedgesorsurfacesofablade.
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Figure37
1.Spindle(2)3.Blade(2)
2.Bladedriver(2)4.Bladebolt(2)
3.Inspectthepinsonthebladedriversforwear anddamage.
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InstallingtheBlades
WARNING
Incorrectlyinstallingthebladescoulddamage themachineorcauseaninjurytoyouor bystanders.
Installthebladesaccordingtothe instructions.
1.Installtherstbladesothatitishorizontal,along withallmountinghardwareasshowninFigure
37.
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Figure39
1.Blade(2)
Note:Tightentheboltwithyourngers.
Important:Positionthecurvedendsofthe
bladestopointtowardthemachinehousing. Besuretonesttheraisedareasoneach bladedriverwiththerecessesintheheadof itscorrespondingspindle,andthepinson theothersideofeachbladedriverwiththe holesinitscorrespondingblade.
2.Steadyeachbladewithaboardandturnthe bladeboltclockwisewithatorquewrenchas showninFigure38;torqueeachbladeboltto 82N∙m(60ft-lb).
4.Tightenthesecondblade;refertostep2.
5.Rotatethebladesbyhandafull360°turnto ensurethattheydonottouch.
Note:Ifthebladestoucheachother,theyare
notmountedcorrectly.Repeatsteps1through3 untilthebladesnolongertoucheachother.
ChangingtheBlade-Drive Belt
Changetheblade-drivebeltasneeded.
1.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts tostop.
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
3.Removethebeltcover(Figure6)byremoving the4boltsthatholdittothemachinehousing.
Note:Savetheboltsforinstallingthebeltcover
tothemachinehousing.
4.Removeanydebrisfromunderthebeltcover.
Figure38
3.Rotatetheinstalledblade1/4turnuntilitis vertical,andinstalltheotherbladeinthesame mannerastherst(refertostep1).
Note:Thebladesshouldbeperpendicular,
forminganinverted“T”asshowninFigure39.
5.RemovetheBBCbeltguardandthemounting hardware.
Note:SavetheBBCbeltguardandhardware
forinstallationlater.
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Figure40
1.BBCbelt2.BBCbeltguard
6.RemovetheBBCbeltfromthefront,leftpulley .
7.Loosentheadjustingbolt(Figure32).
8.Removethexedidlerpulleyandthehardware (Figure41).
11.Whenyouhavelockedthesprocketsinplace, installtheblade-drivebeltandthexedidler pulley.
Note:Ensurethattheteethareengagedinthe
sprockets.
12.Tightenthebelttensiontotherecommended settings;refertoServicingtheBlade-Drive
System(page27).
13.Removetherodorscrewdriverfromthe sprockets.
14.Ensurethatthebladesunderthehousingare properlyaligned;refertoInspectingtheBlades
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(page28).
15.InstalltheBBCbeltandtheBBCbeltguardand hardware.
16.Installthebeltcoverusingthe4boltsthatyou removedinstep3.
17.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
18.Checktheoperationofthecontrolbarandthe blade-brakeclutch.
Note:Savetheidlerpulleyandhardwarefor
installationlater.
Figure41
TheBBCidlerpulleyisremovedforclarity
1.Holeinthehousing3.Fixed-idlerpulley
2.Rightsprockethole
4.Leftsprockethole
Changingthe Blade-Brake-Clutch(BBC) Belt
ServiceInterval:Every250hours
1.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts tostop.
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
3.Removethe4boltsthatholdthebeltcoverto themachinehousing.
Note:Savetheboltsforinstallingthebeltcover
tothemachinehousing.
4.Removethebeltcover.
5.Removeanydebrisfromunderthebeltcover.
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6.Removethetransmissionbelt;refertoRemoving
theTransmissionBelt(page33).
7.RemovetheBBCbeltguard(Figure42).
Note:Savethemountinghardwareforinstalling
theBBCbeltguardlater.
9.Removetheblade-drivebelt.
10.Aligntheholesintherightandleftsprocketswith theholesinthehousingasshowninFigure41.
Note:Holdthesprocketsinplacewitharod
orascrewdriver.
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Figure42
1.BBCbelt2.BBCbeltguard
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Figure43
1.Cable-clampscrew
2.Blade-brakecable
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8.RemovetheBBCbeltfromthebrake-drum pulleyandthenremovethebeltfromthe machine.
Note:Holdoneofthebladesusingagloveor
aragandturnthebladespindletohelpremove theBBCbelt.
9.T oinstallanewBBCbelt,reversethesteps above.
10.AdjusttheBBCcable;refertoAdjustingthe
Blade-BrakeCable(page32).
AdjustingtheBlade-Brake Cable
Adjusttheblade-brakecablewheneveryouinstalla newcableorreplacetheBBCbelt.
1.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts tostop.
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
3.Removethebeltcover(Figure6)byremoving the4boltsthatholdittothemachinehousing.
Note:Savetheboltsforinstallingthebeltcover
tothemachinehousing.
6.Pullthecablejackettoremoveslack(Figure44).
Note:Donotputtensiononthespring.
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Figure44
1.Cableclamp2.Spring
7.Markthebrakecable(Figure45),thenadjust thejacketuntilthereisapproximately11mm (7/16inch)ofslack(Figure46).
4.Removeanydebrisfromunderthebeltcover.
5.Loosenthecable-clampscrew(Figure43).
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1.Markthecablehere
Figure45
3.Removethe4boltsthatholdthebeltcoverto themachinehousing.
4.Removethebeltcover.
5.Removeanydebrisfromunderthebeltcover.
6.Ifthegrassbagisonthemachine,removeit. RefertoRemovingtheGrassBag(page19).
7.Raiseandholdupthereardeector.
8.Removetherear-viewingwindow,locatedunder therear-dischargedeector,byremovingthe
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boltholdingitinplace(Figure47).
Figure46
1.Slack—11mm(7/16inch)
8.T orquethecable-clampscrewto1 1to14N∙m (99to121in-lb)tolocktheadjustmentinplace.
9.Installthebeltcoverwiththe4boltsthatyou removedinstep3.
10.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
11.Checktheoperationoftheblade-brakeclutch.
ChangingtheTransmission Belt
ServiceInterval:Every250hours
RemovingtheTransmissionBelt
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Figure47
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1.Rear-viewingwindow2.Rear-viewing-windowbolt
9.Removethetrailingshieldbyremovingthe2 boltsholdingitinplace(Figure48).
Note:Retainallhardwareremovedinthisprocedure,
excepttheoldtransmissionbelt,forinstallationin
InstallingtheTransmissionBelt(page34).
1.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts tostop.
2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
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Figure48
1.Trailingshield2.Trailing-shieldbolts
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10.Rotatetheidlerpulleyovertheaccessholeon thetransmissionbyusingasocketwrenchto turntheidler-pulleynutclockwise.
12.Usethescrewdrivertoholdtheidlerpulleyout ofthewayuntilyouaredoneinstallingthenew transmissionbelt.
13.Fromthefrontofthemachine,removethebelt fromtheenginepulleyandthenremovefrom thetransmissionpulley.
InstallingtheTransmissionBelt
1.Whiletheidlerpulleyispulledoutoftheway, installthenewtransmissionbeltplacingthebelt overthetransmissionpulleyrstandthenover theenginepulley.
2.Removethescrewdriverfromtheaccessholein thetransmissiontoreturntheidlerpulleytoits tensionedposition.
3.Usetherear-viewingwindow,locatedunderthe rear-dischargedeector,toensurethatthenew transmissionbeltispositionedcorrectly.
4.Installthetrailingshieldusingthe2 trailing-shieldboltsremovedinStep9of
RemovingtheTransmissionBelt(page33).
Figure49
1.Socketwrench
2.Idler-pulleynut
3.Accesshole
4.Screwdriver
11.Whileyouareholdingtheidlerpulleyover theaccessholeonthetransmission,inserta screwdriverthroughtheaccessholetocatcha ribontheidlerpulley.
5.Installtherear-viewingwindow,located undertherear-dischargedeector,usingthe
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correspondingboltremovedin8ofRemoving
theTransmissionBelt(page33).
Adjustingthe Parking-BrakeCable
Wheneveryouinstallanewparking-brakecableor iftheparkingbrakeisoutofadjustment,adjustthe parking-brakecable.
1.Disengagetheparkingbrake;referto
DisengagingtheParkingBrake(page17).
2.Turntheadjustmentnutcounterclockwiseto loosenthecableadjustment(Figure51).
Figure50
1.Screwdriverthrough accesshole
2.Accesshole4.Transmissionbelt
3.Idlerpulley
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Figure51
1.Parking-brakecable4.Turnthenutclockwiseto
tightentheadjustment.
2.Adjustmentnut5.Turnthenut
counterclockwiseto loosentheadjustment.
3.Handle(rightside)
3.Adjustthetensiononthecable(Figure51)by
pullingorpushingthecablejacketandholding thatposition.
Note:Pullthecablejackettowardtheengine
toincreasetension(alsoincreasesbrakeclamp load);pushthecablejacketawayfromthe enginetodecreasetension(alsodecreases brakeclampload).
Important:Adjustthecablejacketinsmall
incrementstoavoidovertensioning.Over tensioningmaycausethemachinetonot rollfreeevenwhentheparkingbrakeis disengaged.Correcttensioningallowsthe machinetorollfreewhentheparkingbrake isdisengagedandtoholdpositionwhenthe parkingbrakeisengaged.
4.Turntheadjustmentnutclockwisetotightenthe
cableadjustment.
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1.Handle(leftside)
2.Adjustmentnut5.Turnthenut
3.Self-propel-drivecable
Figure52
4.Turnthenutclockwiseto tightentheadjustment.
counterclockwiseto loosentheadjustment.
2.Adjustthetensiononthecable(Figure52)by pullingitforwardorpushingitbackandholding thatposition.
Note:Pullthecabletowardtheengineto
increasethetraction;pushthecableawayfrom theenginetodecreasethetraction.
Note:Adjustthecableinsmallincrementsto
avoidoveradjustingit.
3.Turntheadjustmentnutclockwisetotightenthe cableadjustment.
Note:Tightenthenutrmlywithasocketor
wrench.
Note:Tightenthenutrmlywithasocketor
wrench.
AdjustingtheSelf-Propel Drive
ForSelf-Propel-DriveModelsOnly
Wheneveryouinstallanewself-propelcableorif theself-propeldriveisoutofadjustment,adjustthe self-propeldrive.
1.Turntheadjustmentnutcounterclockwiseto loosenthecableadjustment(Figure52).
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Storage
StorageSafety
Alwaysshutoffthemachine,waitforallmoving partstostop,andallowthemachinetocoolbefore adjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.
GeneralInformation
Storethemachineinacool,clean,dryplace.Cover themachinetokeepitcleanandprotected.
1.Performtherecommendedannualmaintenance procedures;refertoMaintenance(page23).
2.Cleanunderthemachine;refertoCleaning
undertheMachine(page21).
3.Removechaff,dirt,andgrimefromtheexternal partsoftheengine,theshrouding,andthetop ofthemachine.
4.Checktheconditionoftheblades;referto
InspectingtheBlades(page28).
5.Servicetheairlter;refertoServicingtheAir
Filter(page24).
6.Tightenallnuts,bolts,andscrews.
7.T ouchupallrustedorchippedpaintsurfaces withpaintavailablefromanAuthorizedService Dealer.
PreparingtheEngine
1.Whiletheengineisstillwarm,changethe engineoilandtheoillter;refertoChangingthe
EngineOil(page24)andChangingtheOilFilter (page25).
2.Removethesparkplug.
3.Usinganoilcan,addabout30ml(1oz),of motoroiltotheenginethroughthespark-plug hole.
4.Slowlypullthestarterropeseveraltimesto distributeoilthroughoutthecylinder.
5.Installthesparkplugbutdonotconnectthewire tothesparkplug.Securethewiresothatitdoes notcomeintocontactwiththesparkplug.
RemovingtheMachine fromStorage
1.Checkandtightenallfasteners.
2.Removethesparkplugandspintheengine rapidlyusingthestartertoblowexcessoilfrom thecylinder.
3.Inspectthesparkplugandreplaceitifitisdirty, worn,orcracked;refertotheengineowner’s manual.
4.Installthesparkplugandtightenittothe recommendedtorqueof27N∙m(20ft-lb).
PreparingtheFuelSystem
Onthelastrefuelingoftheyear,addfuelstabilizer tothefuelasdirectedbytheenginemanufacturer. Emptythefueltankwhenmowingthelasttimebefore storingthemachine.
1.Runthemachineuntiltheengineshutsofffrom runningoutoffuel.
2.Starttheengineagain.
3.Allowtheenginetorununtilitshutsoff. Whenyoucannolongerstarttheengine,itis sufcientlydry.
5.Performanyneededmaintenanceprocedures; refertoMaintenance(page23).
6.Checktheengine-oillevel;refertoCheckingthe
Engine-OilLevel(page12).
7.Fillthefueltankwithfreshfuel;refertoFilling
theFuelT ank(page11).
8.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Theenginedoesnotstart.
Theenginestartshardorlosespower.
PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
1.Thefueltankisemptyorthefuel systemcontainsstalefuel.
2.Thefuel-shutoffvalveisclosed.2.Openthefuel-shutoffvalve.
3.Thethrottleleverisnotinthecorrect position.
4.Thereisdirt,water,orstalefuelinthe fuelsystem.
5.Thewireisnotconnectedtothespark plug.
6.Thesparkplugispitted,fouled,orthe gapisincorrect.
7.Thereisdirtinthefuellter .7.Replacethefuellterandcleanthe
1.Theair-lterelementisdirtyandis restrictingtheairow.
2.Theengine-oillevelislowortheoilis dirty.
3.Thefuel-tankventhoseisplugged.3.Cleanorreplacethefuel-tank-vent
4.Thereisdirtinthefuellter .4.Replacethefuellterandcleanthe
5.Thereisdirt,water,orstalefuelinthe fuelsystem.
6.Theundersideofthemachinecontains clippingsanddebris.
7.Thesparkplugispitted,fouled,orthe gapisincorrect.
1.Drainand/orllthefueltankwithfresh fuel.Iftheproblempersists,contactan AuthorizedServiceDealer.
3.MovethethrottlelevertotheCHOKE position.
4.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
5.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
6.Checkthesparkplugandadjustthe gapifnecessary .Replacethespark plugifitispitted,fouled,orcracked.
in-tanklterscreen.
1.Cleantheair-lterpre-cleanerand/or replacethepaperlter.
2.Checktheengineoil.Changetheoilif itisdirtyoraddoilifitislow.
hose.
in-tanklterscreen.
5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
6.Cleanunderthemachine.
7.Checkthesparkplugandadjustthe gapifnecessary .Replacethespark plugifitispitted,fouled,orcracked.
Theenginerunsrough.
Themachineorenginevibrates excessively.
1.Thewireisnotsecurelyconnectedto thesparkplug.
2.Thesparkplugispitted,fouled,orthe gapisincorrect.
3.ThethrottleleverisnotintheFAST position.
4.Theair-lterelementisdirtyandis restrictingtheairow.
5.Thereisdirtinthefuellter .
1.Abladeisbentorisoutofbalance.
2.Ablade-mountingboltisloose.2.Tightentheblade-mountingbolts.
3.Theundersideofthemachinehousing containsclippingsanddebris.
4.Theenginemountingboltsareloose.4.Tightentheenginemountingbolts. Theenginepulley ,idlerpulley,orblade
5. pulleyareloose.
6.Theenginepulleyisdamaged.
7.Thebladespindleisbent. Thebeltisdamaged.
8.
1.Connectthewiresecurelytothespark plug.
2.Checkthesparkplugandadjustthe gapifnecessary .Replacethespark plugifitispitted,fouled,orcracked.
3.MovethethrottlelevertotheFAST position.
4.Cleantheair-lterpre-lterand/or replacethepaperlter.
5.Replacethefuellterandcleanthe in-tanklterscreen.
1.Balancetheblade(s).Ifabladeis bent,replaceit.
3.
Cleanunderthemachine.
Tightentheloosepulley .
5.
6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer. Replacethebelt.
8.
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Problem
PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
Thereisanunevencuttingpattern.
Thedischargechutegetspluggedup.
Themachinedoesnotself-propel.
Thebladesdonotrotateortheyslip.
1.All4wheelsarenotatthesameheight.1.Placeall4wheelsatthesameheight.
2.Thebladesaredull.
3.Youaremowinginthesamepattern repeatedly.
4.Theundersideofthemachinecontains clippingsanddebris.
5.Thebladespindleisbent.
1.ThethrottleleverisnotintheFast position.
2.Thecuttingheightistoolow.
3.Youaremowingtoofast.3.Slowdown.
4.Thegrassiswet.
5.Theundersideofthemachinecontains clippingsanddebris.
1.Theself-propel-drivecableisoutof adjustmentorisdamaged.
2.Thereisdebrisinthebeltarea.
3.Thebeltisdamaged.3.Replacethebelt.
1.TheBBCbeltorthetimingbeltisworn, loose,orbroken.
2.TheBBCbeltisoffthepulley.2.Checkthebeltfordamageandcontact
3.TheBBCcableisworn,loose,or broken.
2.Sharpenandbalancetheblades.
3.Changethemowingpattern.
4.Cleanunderthemachine.
5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
1.MovethethrottlelevertotheFAST position.
2.Raisethecuttingheight;ifnecessary, mowasecondtimeatalowercutting height.
4.Allowthegrasstodrybeforemowing.
5.Cleanunderthemachine.
1.Adjusttheself-propel-drivecable; replacethecableifnecessary.
2.Cleanthedebrisfromthebeltarea.
1.AdjusttheBBCcable;adjustthetiming belttension;replacethemifnecessary.
anAuthorizedServiceDealerif necessary.
3.AdjusttheBBCcable;replaceitif necessary.
Thebladescontacteachother.
1.Thebladesareinstalledoraligned incorrectly.
2.Thebladeadaptersareworn,loosen, orbroken.
3.Thetimingbeltorworn,loose,or broken.
4.Thetimingsprocketsoridlerpulleyis worn,loose,orbroken.
1.Installthebladesproperly.
2.Replacethebladeadapters.
3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
4.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
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CaliforniaProposition65WarningInformation
Whatisthiswarning?
Youmayseeaproductforsalethathasawarninglabellikethefollowing:
WARNING:CancerandReproductiveHarm—www.p65Warnings.ca.gov.
WhatisProp65?
Prop65appliestoanycompanyoperatinginCalifornia,sellingproductsinCalifornia,ormanufacturingproductsthatmaybesoldinorbroughtinto California.ItmandatesthattheGovernorofCaliforniamaintainandpublishalistofchemicalsknowntocausecancer,birthdefects,and/orother reproductiveharm.Thelist,whichisupdatedannually,includeshundredsofchemicalsfoundinmanyeverydayitems.ThepurposeofProp65isto informthepublicaboutexposuretothesechemicals.
Prop65doesnotbanthesaleofproductscontainingthesechemicalsbutinsteadrequireswarningsonanyproduct,productpackaging,orliteraturewith theproduct.Moreover,aProp65warningdoesnotmeanthataproductisinviolationofanyproductsafetystandardsorrequirements.Infact,the CaliforniagovernmenthasclariedthataProp65warning“isnotthesameasaregulatorydecisionthataproductis‘safe’or‘unsafe.’”Manyofthese chemicalshavebeenusedineverydayproductsforyearswithoutdocumentedharm.Formoreinformation,gotohttps://oag.ca.gov/prop65/faqs-view-all
AProp65warningmeansthatacompanyhaseither(1)evaluatedtheexposureandhasconcludedthatitexceedsthe“nosignicantrisklevel”;or(2) haschosentoprovideawarningbasedonitsunderstandingaboutthepresenceofalistedchemicalwithoutattemptingtoevaluatetheexposure.
Doesthislawapplyeverywhere?
Prop65warningsarerequiredunderCalifornialawonly.ThesewarningsareseenthroughoutCaliforniainawiderangeofsettings,includingbutnot limitedtorestaurants,grocerystores,hotels,schools,andhospitals,andonawidevarietyofproducts.Additionally,someonlineandmailorder retailersprovideProp65warningsontheirwebsitesorincatalogs.
.
HowdotheCaliforniawarningscomparetofederallimits?
Prop65standardsareoftenmorestringentthanfederalandinternationalstandards.TherearevarioussubstancesthatrequireaProp65warning atlevelsthatarefarlowerthanfederalactionlimits.Forexample,theProp65standardforwarningsforleadis0.5μg/day,whichiswellbelow thefederalandinternationalstandards.
Whydon’tallsimilarproductscarrythewarning?
•ProductssoldinCaliforniarequireProp65labellingwhilesimilarproductssoldelsewheredonot.
•AcompanyinvolvedinaProp65lawsuitreachingasettlementmayberequiredtouseProp65warningsforitsproducts,butothercompanies
makingsimilarproductsmayhavenosuchrequirement.
•TheenforcementofProp65isinconsistent.
•CompaniesmayelectnottoprovidewarningsbecausetheyconcludethattheyarenotrequiredtodosounderProp65;alackofwarningsfora
productdoesnotmeanthattheproductisfreeoflistedchemicalsatsimilarlevels.
WhydoesToroincludethiswarning?
Torohaschosentoprovideconsumerswithasmuchinformationaspossiblesothattheycanmakeinformeddecisionsabouttheproductstheybuyand use.Toroprovideswarningsincertaincasesbasedonitsknowledgeofthepresenceofoneormorelistedchemicalswithoutevaluatingthelevelof exposure,asnotallthelistedchemicalsprovideexposurelimitrequirements.WhiletheexposurefromT oroproductsmaybenegligibleorwellwithinthe “nosignicantrisk”range,outofanabundanceofcaution,TorohaselectedtoprovidetheProp65warnings.Moreover,ifTorodoesnotprovidethese warnings,itcouldbesuedbytheStateofCaliforniaorbyprivatepartiesseekingtoenforceProp65andsubjecttosubstantialpenalties.
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