Toro 23522, 33522 Operator's Manual

FormNo.3422-322RevA

BrushCutter

ModelNo.23522—SerialNo.402263122andUp
ModelNo.33522—SerialNo.402263122andUp

Registeratwww.T oro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3422-322*A

ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean
directives;fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproduct
specicDeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.

Becauseinsomeareastherearelocal,state,or
federalregulationsrequiringthatasparkarresterbe
usedontheengineofthismachine,asparkarresteris
availableasanoption.Ifyourequireasparkarrester,
contactyourAuthorizedToroServiceDealer.

GenuineT orosparkarrestersareapprovedbythe
USDAForestryService.

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

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandlead

compounds,chemicalsknownto

theStateofCaliforniatocause

cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash

handsafterhandling.

Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure

tochemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

accessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,orto
registeryourproduct.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.

Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan

scantheQRcode(ifequipped)ontheserial
numberdecaltoaccesswarranty,parts,andother
productinformation.

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Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

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

Introduction

Thismachineisdesignedtolevelbrush,tallweeds,
saplings,andsmalltreesandheavyvegetationupto

1.8m(6feet)talland5.1cm(2inches)indiameter.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .

YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.T oro.com
forproductsafetyandoperationtrainingmaterials,

©2018—TheToro®Company
8111LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420

Figure2

1.Safety-alertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.

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Contents

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

GeneralSafety...................................................4

SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4

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

1InstallingtheHandle........................................6

2ConnectingtheNegativeBattery

Cable..............................................................7

ProductOverview.....................................................8

Controls.............................................................8

Specications..................................................10

Attachments/Accessories.................................10

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

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

FuelSpecication..............................................11

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner..............................11

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

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel...........................11

DuringOperation..................................................11

DuringOperatingSafety....................................11

StartingandShuttingOfftheEngine.................12

OperatingtheTractionControl..........................13

OperatingtheBlade-ControlClutch..................13

AfterOperation....................................................13

AfterOperationSafety......................................13

MovingaNonfunctioningMachine....................14

TransportingtheMachine.................................14

Maintenance...........................................................15

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........15

MaintenanceSafety..........................................15

EngineMaintenance...........................................16

EngineSafety...................................................16

ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................16

ServicingtheEngineOil....................................17

ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................19

FuelSystemMaintenance...................................20

ReplacingtheIn-LineFuelFilter.......................20

ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................21

ElectricalSystemSafety...................................21

RemovingtheBattery.......................................21

ChargingtheBattery.........................................22

InstallingtheBattery.........................................22

ServicingaReplacementBattery......................23

DriveSystemMaintenance..................................23

CheckingtheTirePressure...............................23

CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................24

CleaningtheEngineScreen.............................24

CleaningtheEngine-CoolingFinsand

Shrouds........................................................24

BeltMaintenance................................................24

InspectingtheBelts..........................................24

ReplacingtheTransmissionBelt.......................24

ReplacingtheMowerBelt.................................25

MowerMaintenance.............................................26

BladeSafety.....................................................26

BeforeInspectingorServicingthe

Blade.............................................................26

InspectingtheBlade.........................................26

CheckingforaBentBlade................................26

RemovingtheBlade.........................................27

SharpeningtheBlade.......................................27

InstallingtheBlade...........................................28

Cleaning..............................................................28

RemovingDebrisfromtheMachine..................28

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

StoringtheMachine..........................................29

Troubleshooting......................................................30

3

Safety

Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith
EN12733.

GeneralSafety

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjury.

Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended
usecouldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.

•Read,understand,andfollowtheinstructions

andwarningsinthisOperator’sManualandon
themachineandattachmentsbeforestartingthe
engine.

•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe

machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.

•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmovingpartsof

orunderthemachine.Keepclearofanydischarge
opening.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards

andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
workingonthemachine.

•Keepbystandersandchildrenasafedistance

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

•Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,remove

theelectric-startkey(ifequipped),andwaitforall
movingpartstostopbeforeservicing,fueling,or
uncloggingthemachine.

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

Youcanndadditionalsafetyinformationwhere
neededthroughoutthismanual.

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

93-7814

1.Entanglementhazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts;
keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.

decal93-7814

decal130-9670

130-9670

1.Severinghazardofhandorfoot;mowerblade—keepaway
frommovingparts.

decal115-9625

115-9625

1.Parking
brake—disengaged

2.Parkingbrake—engaged

4

133-5619

decal133-5619

decal136-4646

136-4646

1.Whenthemachinehas
power,disengagethe
bypassandtransportthe
machinenormally.

3.Whenthemachinehasno
power,engagethebypass
andpushthemachineto
transportit.

2.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.

1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.

132-4005

1.Cuttingbladecontrol6.Warning—trainalloperatorsbefore

2.Choke7.Thrownobjecthazard—shutoffthe

3.Fastenginespeed

4.Slowenginespeed

5.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.10.Warning—shutofftheenginebefore

theyoperatethemachine.

engineandpickupdebrisbefore
operating.

8.Warning—keepawayfrommoving
parts;keepallguardsandcoversin
place.

9.Thrownobjecthazard—keep
bystandersasafedistancefromthe
machine.

leavingtheoperatorposition.

decal137-0653

137-0653

decal132-4005

11.Warning—shutofftheengine,
disconnectthesparkplug,andreadthe
Operator'sManualbeforeperforming
maintenance.

12.Warning—wearhearingprotection.

13.Tractiondrivecontrol

5

Setup

LooseParts

Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.

ProcedureDescription

1

2

1

InstallingtheHandle

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1

Cabletie

4Handlebolt

4

Nut(5/16inch)

2

Slotted-headbolt(#10)

2

Locknut(#10)

Procedure

Cabletie
Handlebolt4
Nut(5/16inch)
Slotted-headbolt(#10)
Locknut(#10)

Nopartsrequired

1.Upperhandletube

2.Handlebolt5.Brace

3.Lowerhandle

Qty.

Use

1

4
2
2

–

Installthehandle.

Connectthenegativebatterycable.

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Figure3

Leftsideshown

4.Nut(5/16inch)

1.Installtheupperhandletubestothelower
handleandbracesusing2handleboltsand2
nuts(5/16inch)onbothsidesofthemachine
(Figure3).

2.Securethethrottlecableoverthelowerhandle
usingacabletie(Figure4).

6

Figure5

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Figure4

1.Operator’sManualtube4.Slotted-headbolt(2)

2.Clamp(2)5.Cabletie

3.Throttlecable

3.SlidetheclampsontotheOperator’sManual
tubeandinstallitontopofthelowerhandle
using2slotted-headboltsand2locknuts(Figure

4).

6.Locknut(2)

2

ConnectingtheNegative BatteryCable

NoPartsRequired

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1.Negativebatterycable3.Battery

2.Boltandnut

Procedure

1.Removetheplasticcapfromthenegative
batteryterminal.

2.Connectthenegativebatterycabletothe
negative(-)batterypostusingtheboltandnut
attachedtothecable(Figure5).

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ProductOverview

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Figure6

1.Brushbar4.Righthandgripandtraction

2.Cutterdeck5.Controlpanel8.Fuel-shutoffvalve

3.Engine

control

6.Lefthandgripand
blade-controlclutch

7.Fuel-tankcap10.Bypasslever

9.Parkingbrake

Controls

Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrols(Figure6andFigure7)beforeyoustarttheengineandoperatethe
machine.

1.Blade-controlclutch

2.Safetylatch

Figure7

3.Throttle/chokecontrol

4.Ignitionswitch6.Handguard

5.Righthandgrip7.Tractioncontrol

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8.Lefthandgrip

Blade-ControlClutch

Usetheblade-controlclutchtoengageanddisengage
themowerblade.

IgnitionSwitch

Theignitionswitchhas3positions:OFF,RUN,and
START.ThekeyturnstoSTARTandmovesback
toRUNuponrelease.TurningthekeytotheOFF
(“STOP”)positionshutsofftheengine;however,
alwaysremovethekeyfromtheignitionswitch
whenleavingthemachinetopreventsomeonefrom
accidentallystartingtheengineandtopreventthe
batteryfrominadvertentlydraining(Figure8).

(Figure9).Disengagetheparkingbrakebyliftingthe
leverandpushitinwardthroughthekeyhole.

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Figure9

Figure8

1.Offposition3.Startposition

2.Runposition

Throttle/ChokeLever

1levercontrolsboththethrottleandthechoke.
Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeedandhas
acontinuous-variablesettingfromSLOWtoFAST.
EngagethechokebymovingtheleverpasttheFAST
settinguntilitstops

TractionControl

Usethetractioncontroltomovethemachineforward
andrearwardwithcontinuouslyvariablespeed.

Fuel-ShutoffValve

Closethefuel-shutoffvalvefortransport,maintenance,
andstorage.

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HourMeter

Thehourmeterdisplaysthenumberofhoursof
operationloggedonthemachine(Figure10).

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Figure10

1.Hourmeter

Ensurethatthefuel-shutoffvalveisopenwhen
startingtheengine.

ParkingBrake

Theparkingbrakeislocatednearthebattery.T o
engagetheparkingbrake,pulltheleveroutward
throughthekeyholeanddowntolockitinplace

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Specications

Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjectto

changewithoutnotice.

Length

Width

Height

Weight

Cuttingwidth71cm(28inches)

Attachments/Accessories

AselectionofT oroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachineto
enhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contactyour
AuthorizedServiceDealerorDistributororgoto
www.T oro.comforalistofallapprovedattachments
andaccessories.

Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineT oro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement
partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers
couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe
productwarranty.

227cm(89inches)

88cm(35inches)

101cm(40inches)

171kg(376lb)

Operation

BeforeOperation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

BeforeOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe

equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Checkthatallguardsandsafetydevices,suchas

deectorsand/orgrasscatcher,areinplaceand
workingproperly.

•Alwaysinspectthemachinetoensurethatthe

blades,bladebolts,andcuttingassemblyarenot
wornordamaged.

•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine,

andremoveallobjectsthatcouldinterferewith
theoperationofthemachineorthatthemachine
couldthrow.

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.

–Keepyourhandsandfaceawayfromthe

nozzleandthefuel-tankopening.

–Keepfuelawayfromyoureyesandskin.

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FuelSpecication

CheckingtheEngine-Oil

Petroleum
fuel

Ethanol
blended
fuel

Useunleadedgasolinewithanoctaneratingof87
orhigher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).

Useanunleaded-gasolineblendwithupto10%
ethanol(gasohol)or15%MTBE(methyltertiary
butylether)byvolumeisacceptable.Ethanoland
MTBEarenotthesame.

Gasolinewith15%ethanol(E15)byvolumeis
notapprovedforuse.Neverusegasolinethat
containsmorethan10%ethanolbyvolume,such
asE15(contains15%ethanol),E20(contains
20%ethanol),orE85(containsupto85%
ethanol).Usingunapprovedgasolinemaycause
performanceproblemsand/orenginedamage
whichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.

Important:Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh

fuel(lessthan30daysold).

•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel

containersoverthewinterunlessyouuseafuel
stabilizer.

•Donotaddoiltogasoline.

Using Stabilizer/Conditioner

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto
providethefollowingbenets:

Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining

methanolorethanol.

Addthecorrectamountoffuelstabilizer/conditioner
tothegasoline.

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective

whenmixedwithfreshgasoline.T ominimizethe
chanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,usefuel
stabilizeratalltimes.

FillingtheFuelTank

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceandshut
offtheengine.

2.Allowtheenginetocool.

3.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcapandremoveit
(Figure6).

4.Addfueltothefueltankuntiltheleveloffuelis
atthebottomofthellerneck.

5.Installthefuel-tankcapsecurely.

6.Wipeupanyfuelthatmayhavespilled.

Level

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,
checktheoillevelintheenginecrankcase;referto

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page17).

DuringOperation

DuringOperatingSafety

GeneralSafety

•Wearappropriateclothingincludingeyeprotection;

hearingprotection;protectivegloves;longpants;
andsubstantial,slip-resistantfootwear.Tieback
longhair,securelooseclothing,anddonotwear
loosejewelry.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or

undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.

•Thebladeissharp;contactingthebladecanresult

inseriouspersonalinjury.Shutofftheengine,
removetheignitionkey(ifequiped),andwaitforall
movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating
position.

•Keepbystanders,especiallysmallchildren,outof

theoperatingarea.Stopthemachineifanyone
entersthearea.

•Alwayslookdownandbehindyoubeforemoving

themachineinreverse.

•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilityand

appropriateweatherconditions.Donotoperate
themachinewhenthereistheriskoflighting.

•Wetgrassorleavescancauseseriousinjuryif

youslipandcontacttheblade.Avoidmowingin
wetconditions.

•Useextremecarewhenapproachingblind

corners,shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthatmay
blockyourview.

•Watchforholes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orother

hiddenobjects.Uneventerraincouldcausethe
machinetooverturnorcauseyoutoloseyour
balanceorfooting.

•Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartstovibrate,

immediatelyreleasetheblade-controlclutch,
shutofftheengine,removethekey,waitforall
movingpartstostop,anddisconnectthewire
fromthesparkplugbeforeexaminingthemachine
fordamage.Makeallnecessaryrepairsbefore
resumingoperation.

•Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition,shutoffthe

engine,removetheignitionkey,andwaitforall
movingpartstostop.

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•Iftheenginehasbeenrunningthemuferwillbe

hotandcanseverelyburnyou.Keepawayfrom
thehotmufer.

•Checkthereardeckapfrequentlyforany

wearordeteriorationandreplacethemwith
themanufacturer'srecommendedpartswhen
necessary.

•Useaccessoriesandattachmentsapprovedby

TheT oro®Companyonly.

•Ifyoulosecontrolofthemachine,stepawayfrom

thedirectionoftravelofthemachine.

•Usethetractioncontroltoslowthemachinewhen

goingdownslopes.Donotfullyengagethe
tractioncontroldownhill.

StartingandShuttingOff theEngine

SlopeSafety

•Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrol

androlloveraccidents,whichcanresultinsevere
injuryordeath.Theoperatorisresponsiblefor
safeslopeoperation.Operatingthemachineon
anysloperequiresextracaution.Beforeusingthe
machineonaslope,theoperatormust:

–Reviewandunderstandtheslopeinstructions

inthemanualandonthemachine.

–Evaluatethesiteconditionsofthedayto

determineiftheslopeissafeformachine
operation.Usecommonsenseandgood
judgmentwhenperformingthisevaluation.
Changesintheterrain,suchasmoisture,can
quicklyaffecttheoperationofthemachineon
aslope.

•Operateacrossslopes,neverupanddown.Avoid

operationonexcessivelysteeporwetslopes.
Poorfootingcouldcauseaslipandfallaccident.

•Identifyhazardsatthebaseoftheslope.Do

notoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,ditches,
embankments,waterorotherhazards.The
machinecouldsuddenlyrolloverifawheelgoes
overtheedgeortheedgecollapses.Keepasafe
distancebetweenthemachineandanyhazard.
Useahandheldtooltoworkintheseareas.

StartingtheEngine

Note:Youmayneedmultipleattemptstostartthe

enginewhenyoustartitthersttimeorafterthe
enginehasrunoutoffuelcompletely .

1.MovethethrottleleverforwardpasttheFAST
positionandholditagainsttheforwardstopto
activatethechoke.

2.TurntheignitionkeytotheSTARTposition
(Figure11).

Important:Donotengagethestarterfor

morethan5secondsatatime.Iftheengine
failstostart,wait15secondsbetween
attempts.Failuretofollowtheseinstructions
canburnoutthestartermotor.

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Figure11

•Avoidstarting,stopping,orturningthemachineon

slopes.Avoidmakingsuddenchangesinspeedor
direction;turnslowlyandgradually.

•Donotoperateamachineunderanyconditions

wheretraction,steeringorstabilityisinquestion.
Beawarethatoperatingthemachineonwet
grass,acrossslopesordownhillmaycausethe
machinetolosetraction.Lossoftractiontothe
drivewheelsmayresultinslidingandalossof
brakingandsteering.Themachinecanslideeven
ifthedrivewheelsarestopped.

•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasditches,holes,

ruts,bumps,rocksorotherhiddenhazards.T all
grasscanhideobstacles.Uneventerraincould
overturnthemachine.

3.Whentheenginestarts,releasethekeyand
movethethrottleleverbacktotheFASTposition.

ShuttingOfftheEngine

1.Releasetheblade-controlclutchtodisengage
theblade.

2.TurntheignitionkeytotheSTOPpositiontoshut
offtheengineandremovethekey.

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OperatingtheTraction Control

Tomovethemachineforward,squeezethetraction
controltowardthehandgrip(Figure12).

Tomovethemachinerearward,pushthethumbpad
downtomovethetractioncontrolawayfromthehand
grip(Figure12).

Themoreyoumovethetractioncontrolineither
direction,thefasterthemachinemovesinthat
direction.

Todisengagethetractiondrive,releasethetraction
control.

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Figure13

Figure12

1.Tractioncontrol2.Thumbpad

Operatingthe Blade-ControlClutch

Thismachineiscapableofcuttingbrushandsaplings
upto1.8m(6feet)talland5.1cm(2inches)in
diameter.Thecuttingdeckpivotstofollowthecontour
ofthegroundasyoumovethemachine.

Toengagetheblade,useyourrighthandtoopenthe
safetylatchandthenuseyourlefthandtosqueeze
theblade-controlclutchtothelefthandle(Figure12).

Todisengagetheblade,releasetheblade-control
clutch.

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AfterOperation

AfterOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthemachinetohelp

preventres.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.

•Shutofftheengine,andremovethekey.Wait

forallmovementtostopandallowthemachine
tocoolbeforecleaning,adjusting,repairing,or
storingthemachineinanyenclosure.

•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere

thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such
asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.

HaulingSafety

•Removetheignitionkey(ifequipped)before

loadingthemachineforhauling.

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine.

•Securethemachinefromrolling.

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MovingaNonfunctioning Machine

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceand
disengagetheblade-controlclutch.

2.Engagetheparkingbrake,shutofftheengine,
removethekey,andwaitforallmovingparts
tostop.

3.Movethebypassleveroutwardthroughthe
keyholeanddowntolockitinplace.

4.Disengagetheparkingbrake.

5.Pushthemachineasrequired.

6.Engagetheparkingbrake.

7.Movethebypassleverupandinwardthrough
thekeyholetodisengagethebypass.

trailerortruckwithstraps,chains,cable,or
ropes(Figure15).

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Figure15

Figure14

TransportingtheMachine

Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthe
machine.Ensurethatthetrailerortruckhasall
necessarybrakes,lighting,andmarkingasrequired
bylaw.Pleasecarefullyreadallthesafetyinstructions.
Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyou,yourfamily,
pets,orbystandersavoidinjury.

1.Lefttie-downloop

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2.Brushbar

1.Ifusingatrailer,connectittothetowingvehicle
andconnectthesafetychains.

2.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakes.

3.Loadthemachineontothetrailerortruck.

4.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,engagethe
parkingbrake,andclosethefuelvalve.

5.Usethebrushbarand2tie-downloopsonthe
machinetosecurelyfastenthemachinetothe

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Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst5hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every25hours

Every50hours

Every100hours

Beforestorage

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changetheengineoilandlter.

•Cleanandchecktheair-cleanerfoamandpaperelements.

•Checktheengine-oillevel.

•Inspecttheconditionofthetires.

•Cleantheengineair-intakescreen.

•Inspecttheblade.

•Removedebrisfromthemachine.

•Checktirepressure.

•Checkthebeltsforwear/cracks.

•Replacetheair-cleanerfoamandpaperelements.

•Checkthesparkplug.

•Changetheengineoilandlter(changeitmoreoftenunderaheavyloadorin
hightemperatures).

•Replacethesparkplug.

•Replacethein-linefuellter.

•Cleantheengine-coolingnsandshrouds.

•Chargethebatteryanddisconnectbatterycables.

•Changetheengineoilandlter.

•Servicetheaircleaner.

•Emptythefueltank.

•Lubricateinsidetheenginecylinder.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriously
injureyouorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheswitchbeforeyouperformanymaintenance.

MaintenanceSafety

•Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthesparkplugbeforeperforminganymaintenanceprocedure.

•Wearglovesandeyeprotectionwhenservicingthemachine.

•Thebladeissharp;contactingthebladecanresultinseriouspersonalinjury.Weargloveswhenservicing

theblade.

•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproperoperationregularly.

•Tippingthemachinemaycausethefueltoleak.Fuelisammableandexplosive,andcancausepersonal

injury.Runtheenginedryorremovethefuelwithahandpump;neversiphonthefuel.

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EngineMaintenance

EngineSafety

Shutofftheenginebeforecheckingtheoiloradding
oiltothecrankcase.

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Clean

andchecktheair-cleanerfoamand
paperelements.

Every50hours—Replacetheair-cleanerfoam
andpaperelements.

Note:Servicetheaircleanermorefrequentlyifthe

operatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy .

RemovingtheFoamandPaper Elements

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Figure17

1.Foamelement3.Nuts

2.Paperelement

5.Carefullyremovethefoamandpaper-lter
elementsfromtheair-cleanerhousing.

6.Separatethefoamandpaperelements.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,shutoffthe
engine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removethekeyfromtheignitionswitchbefore
leavingtheoperatingposition.

2.Cleanaroundtheaircleanertopreventdirtfrom
gettingintotheengineandcausingdamage.

3.Removetheair-cleanercoverbyunscrewingthe
2knobs(Figure16).

Figure16

1.Air-cleanercover2.Knobs

4.Removethe2nutssecuringthelterassembly
tothehousing(Figure17).

CleaningtheFoamandPaper Elements

FoamElement:

1.Washthefoamelementinliquidsoapandwarm
water.

2.Whentheelementisclean,rinseitthoroughly.

3.Drytheelementbysqueezingitinacleancloth.

Note:Donotoiltheelement.

Important:Replacethefoamelementifit

istornorworn.

4.Installthefoamelementontoacleanpaper
element.

PaperElement:

1.Tapthepaperelementonasolid,atsurface,
andblowitoutfromtheinsidewithcompressed
airtoremovedustanddirt.

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2.Inspecttheelementfortears,anoilylm,and
damagetotherubberseal.

Important:Donotcleanthepaperelement

withliquids,suchassolvents,gasoline,or
kerosene.Replacethepaperelementifitis
damagedorcannotbecleanedthoroughly.

3.Cleantheinsideoftheair-cleanercoverofall
dirt,dust,anddebris.

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InstallingtheFoamandPaper Elements

Important:Topreventenginedamage,always

operatetheenginewiththecompletefoamand
paper-aircleanerassemblyinstalled.

1.Installthefoamlterontothepaperlter(Figure

17).

2.Installthefoamandpaperlterintothe
air-cleanerhousing.

3.Securethelterassemblytothehousingusing
the2nuts(Figure17).

4.Installtheair-cleanercoverandtightenthe2
knobs(Figure16).

ServicingtheEngineOil

EngineOilSpecication

OilType:Detergentoil(APIserviceSJ,orhigher)

CrankcaseCapacity:1.4L(48oz)whenyou

changethelter.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,shutoffthe
engine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removethekeyfromtheignitionswitchbefore
leavingtheoperatingposition.

2.Checktheengine-oillevel(Figure19).

Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.

Figure18

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Note:Checktheoilwhentheengineiscold.

WARNING

Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycausepersonal
injury.

Keephands,feet,face,clothing,andother
bodypartsawaythemuferandotherhot
surfaces.

Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewithoil

andruntheengine;enginedamagemayresult.

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Figure19

ChangingtheEngineOilandFilter

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours

Every100hours(changeitmoreoftenundera
heavyloadorinhightemperatures).

Note:Changetheengine-oilltermorefrequently

whentheoperatingconditionsareextremelydusty
orsandy.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,shutoffthe
engine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removethekeyfromtheignitionswitchbefore
leavingtheoperatingposition.

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2.Draintheoilfromtheengine(Figure20).

Figure20

3.Removetheengine-oillter(Figure21).After
theoilisdrained,installanewoillter.

Note:Ensurethatthenewoil-ltergasket

touchestheengine,andthentightenthelter
anextra3/4turn.

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Figure21

4.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespecied
amountofoilintothellhole(Figure22).

5.Allow3to5minutesfortheoiltosettle,then
checktheoillevel(Figure22).

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RemovingtheSparkPlug

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,shutoffthe
engine,andremovethekeyfromtheignition
switch.

2.Beforeremovingthesparkplug(s),cleanthe
areaaroundthebaseoftheplugtokeepdirt
anddebrisoutoftheengine.

3.Removethesparkplug(Figure23).

Figure23

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Figure22

6.Addoiltothemachinesothattheoillevel
reachesthe“Full”markonthedipstick.

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Checkthespark

plug.

Every100hours—Replacethesparkplug.

Ensurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterandside
electrodesiscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug.
Useasparkplugwrenchforremovingandinstalling
thesparkplugandagappingtoolorfeelergaugeto
checkandadjusttheairgap.Installanewsparkplug
ifnecessary.

SparkPlugSpecication

Type:Champion

®

NGK

BPR6ES

®

RC12YC,Autolite

®

3924,or

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CheckingtheSparkPlug

Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).

Alwaysreplacethesparkplug(s)whenithas:a
blackcoating,wornelectrodes,anoilylm,or
cracks.

Note:Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,

theengineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingon
theinsulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty.

Setthegapto0.76mm(0.030inch).

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Figure24

AirGap:0.76mm(0.030inch)

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InstallingtheSparkPlug

Tightenthesparkplugto20N∙m(15ft-lb).

FuelSystem
Maintenance

DANGER

Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor
explosionfromgasolinecanburnyou,others,
andcandamageproperty.

•Performanyfuel-relatedmaintenance
whentheengineiscold.Dothisoutdoors
inanopenarea.Wipeupanygasolinethat
spills.

•Neversmokewhendraininggasolineand
stayawayfromanopenameorwherea
sparkmayignitethegasolinefumes.

Figure25

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ReplacingtheIn-LineFuel Filter

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Replacethe

in-linefuellter.

Neverinstalladirtylterifitisremovedfromthefuel
line.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,shutoffthe
engine,andremovethekeyfromtheignition
switch.

2.Closethefuel-shutoffvalve.

3.Replacethein-linelter(Figure26).

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ElectricalSystem
Maintenance

ElectricalSystemSafety

•Disconnectthebatterybeforerepairingthe

machine.Disconnectthenegativeterminalrst

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andthepositivelast.Connectthepositiveterminal
rstandthenegativelast.

•Chargethebatteryinanopen,well-ventilated

area,awayfromsparksandames.Unplugthe
chargerbeforeconnectingordisconnectingthe
battery.

•Wearprotectiveclothinganduseinsulatedtools.

RemovingtheBattery

WARNING

Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort
againstmetalmachinecomponents,causing
sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygasses
toexplode,resultinginpersonalinjury.

Figure26

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,
donotallowthebatteryterminalstotouch
anymetalpartsofthemachine.

•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween
thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe
machine.

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WARNING

Incorrectbattery-cableroutingcoulddamage
themachineandcablescausingsparks.
Sparkscancausethebatterygassesto
explode,resultinginpersonalinjury.

•Alwaysdisconnectthenegative(black)
batterycablebeforedisconnectingthe
positive(red)cable.

•Alwaysconnectthepositive(red)battery
cablebeforeconnectingthenegative
(black)cable.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,shutoffthe
engine,andremovethekeyfromtheignition
switch.

2.Disconnectthenegative(black)batterycable
fromthebattery.

3.Disconnectthepositive(red)batterycablefrom
thebattery.

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4.Removethenutsandsecuringrodsfromboth
sidesofthebattery ,batterycover,andbattery
tray.

Figure27

ChargingtheBattery

ServiceInterval:Beforestorage—Chargethebattery

anddisconnectbatterycables.

1.Removethebatteryfromthechassis;referto

RemovingtheBattery(page21).

2.Chargethebatteryforaminimumof1hourat
6to10amps.

Note:Donotoverchargethebattery .

3.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplug
thechargerfromtheelectricaloutlet,then
disconnectthechargerleadsfromthebattery
posts(Figure28).

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1.Securingrod(2)

2.Positivebatterycable6.Battery

3.Nut(2)

4.Batterycover

5.Negativebatterycable

7.Redterminalboot

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Figure28

1.Positive(+)batterypost3.Red(+)chargerlead

2.Negative(–)batterypost4.Black(–)chargerlead

InstallingtheBattery

1.Placethebatteryonthetrayandsecureitusing
thebatterycover,2securingrods,and2nuts
(Figure27).

2.Installthepositivebatterycabletothepositive
(+)batterypost.

3.Installthenegativebatterycabletothenegative
(-)batterypost.

4.Slidetheredterminalbootontothepositive
batterypost(Figure27).

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ServicingaReplacement

DriveSystem

Battery

Theoriginalbatteryismaintenance-freeanddoesnot
requireservice.Forservicingareplacementbattery,
refertothebatterymanufacturer’sinstructions.

Maintenance

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Every25hours—Checktirepressure.

Maintaintheairpressureinthetiresasspecied.
Checkthepressureatthevalvestem(Figure29).
Checkthetireswhentheyarecoldtogetthemost
accuratepressurereading.

Inatethetiresto97kPa(14psi).

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Figure29

1.Valvestem

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CoolingSystem
Maintenance

BeltMaintenance

InspectingtheBelts

CleaningtheEngineScreen

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Clean

theengineair-intakescreen.

Toensurepropercooling,ensurethattheair-intake
screen,coolingns,andotherexternalsurfacesofthe
enginearekeptcleanatalltimes.

Useadrybrushtocleanaccumulateddebrisfromthe
air-intakescreenandaroundtheengine.

Important:Topreventcontaminatingthefuel

system,donotusewatertocleantheengine.

Cleaningthe Engine-CoolingFinsand Shrouds

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Cleanthe

engine-coolingnsandshrouds.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,shutoffthe
engine,andremovethekeyfromtheignition
switch.

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Checkthebelts

forwear/cracks.

Checkthebeltsforcracks,frayededges,burnmarks,
oranyotherdamage.Replacedamagedbelts.

ReplacingtheTransmission Belt

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage
theblade,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.TurntheignitionkeytotheOFFposition,remove
thekey ,anddisconnectthesparkplugwirefrom
thesparkplug.

3.Useliftingequipmenttoraisethemachineand
supportitwithjackstands.

4.Removetheextensionspringfromthetension
arm(Figure30).

2.Removetheair-intakescreenandcooling
shrouds.

3.Cleanthedebrisandgrassfromtheengine
parts.

4.Installtheair-intakescreenandcoolingshrouds.

Figure30

Transmissionnotshown

1.Extensionspring4.Tensionpulley

2.Clutchpulley

3.Transmissionpulley6.Tensionarm

5.Removethetransmissionbeltfromthepulleys.

6.Wrapthenewtransmissionbeltaroundthe
clutch,transmission,andtensionpulleys(Figure

30).

5.Belt

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7.Installtheextensionspringontothetensionarm.

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ReplacingtheMowerBelt

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage
theblade,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.TurntheignitionkeytotheOFFposition,remove
thekey ,anddisconnectthesparkplugwirefrom
thesparkplug.

3.Useliftingequipmenttoraisethemachineand
supportitwithjackstands.

4.Removethetransmissionbelt;refertoReplacing

theTransmissionBelt(page24).

5.Loosentheleftandrightsideboltsafewturns
andloosenthefrontboltuntilthecoverisloose
(Figure31).

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Figure32

Note:Donotremovethebolts.

Figure31

1.Beltcover3.Rightsidebolt

2.Frontbolt

6.Liftthecoverupwardtoremoveit.

7.Detachtheextensionspring(Figure32).

CAUTION

1.Deckpulley2.Extensionspring

8.Removethemowerbeltfromtheclutchpulley.

9.Routethenewbeltaroundtheclutchpulley,
throughthebeltguide,alongtheidlerpulley,and
aroundthedeckpulley(Figure32andFigure

33).

Note:Ensurethatthebeltisseatedcorrectlyon

bothpulleys,withnotwists.Thebeltneedsto
beinthispositionuntilyouinstalltheextension
spring.

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Thespringisundertensionwhen
installedandcancausepersonalinjury .

Wearsafetyglassesandbecarefulwhen
removingthespring.

Figure33

Transmissionnotshown

1.Beltguide3.Mowerbelt

2.Idlerpulley

4.Clutchpulley

10.Installtheextensionspring(Figure32).

11.Lowerthebeltcoverontothedeck,aligningthe
slotsinthecoverwiththesidebolts.Tightenthe
frontbolt,thentightenbothsidebolts(Figure

31).

12.Installthetransmissionbelt;refertoReplacing

theTransmissionBelt(page24).

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MowerMaintenance

CheckingforaBentBlade

Toensureasuperiorqualityofcut,keeptheblade
sharp.Forconvenientsharpeningandreplacement,
youmaywanttokeepextrabladesonhand.

BladeSafety

Awornordamagedbladecanbreak,andapiece
ofthebladecouldbethrownatyouorbystanders,
resultinginseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.Tryingto
repairadamagedblademayresultindiscontinued
safetycerticationoftheproduct.

•Inspectthebladeperiodicallyforwearordamage.

•Usecarewhencheckingtheblade.Wrapthe

bladeorweargloves,andusecautionwhen
servicingtheblade.Onlyreplaceorsharpenthe
blade;neverstraightenorweldthem.

BeforeInspectingor ServicingtheBlade

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage
theblade,andengagetheparkingbrake.

StraightBladeOnly

WARNING

Abladethatisbentordamagedcouldbreak
apartandcouldseriouslyinjureorkillyouor
bystanders.

•Alwaysreplaceabentordamagedblade
withanewblade.

•Donotleorcreatesharpnotchesinthe
edgesorsurfacesoftheblade.

1.Rotatethebladeuntiltheendsfaceforwardand
backward.

2.Fromalevelsurface,measurethedistance
tothecuttingedgeatpositionAoftheblade
(Figure35).

2.TurntheignitionkeytotheOFFposition,remove
thekey,anddisconnectthesparkplugwires
fromthesparkplugs.

3.Tiltthemachinesothatthedeckisoffthe
groundandplacewoodblocksunderthedeck
toholditup.

InspectingtheBlade

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure34).

2.Iftheedgesarenotsharporhavenicks,remove
andsharpentheblade;refertoSharpeningthe

Blade(page27).

3.Inspecttheblade.

4.Ifyounoticeanycrackorwear,immediately
installanewblade(Figure34).

Figure35

1.PositionA

3.Rotatetheblade180°.

4.Fromalevelsurface,measurethedistance
tothecuttingedgeofthebladeatthesame
positionasinstep2.

2.Measureherefromblade
tohardsurface.

Note:Thedifferencebetweenthedimensions

obtainedinsteps2and4mustnotexceed3
mm(1/8inch).

Note:Ifthisdimensionexceeds3mm(1/8

inch),thebladeisbentandmustbereplaced.

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Figure34

1.Cuttingedge3.Crack

2.Wear

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RemovingtheBlade

Replacethebladeifithitsasolidobject,ifthebladeis
outofbalance,orifabladeisbent.Toensureoptimum
performanceandcontinuedsafetyconformanceof
themachine,usegenuineTororeplacementblades.
Replacementbladesmadebyothermanufacturers
mayresultinnonconformancewithsafetystandards.

Note:Flailbladesaresharpenedon2sides,soyou

canturnoverabladewhenyouremoveitforanew
sharpedge

FlailBladeOnly

1.Holdthebladeendusingaragorathickly
paddedglove.

2.Removethebladebolt,thecurvedwasher,and
bladefromtheblademountonthebottomofthe
spindle-cupassembly(Figure36).

StraightBladeOnly

1.Holdthebladeendusingaragorthickly-padded
glove.

2.Removethebladebolt,curvedwasher,and
bladefromthespindlecupassembly(Figure37).

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Figure37

1.Blade3.Bladebolt

2.Curvedwasher

Figure36

1.Nut

2.Flail6.Blade

3.Flailbolt

4.Bladebolt

5.Curvedwasher

7.Spindle-cupassembly

3.T oremoveonlytheailblades,removetheails
fromthebladebyremovingtheailboltandnut
fromeachail.

SharpeningtheBlade

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatboth
endsoftheblade(Figure38).

Note:Maintaintheoriginalangle.

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Note:Thebladeretainsbalanceifthesame

amountofmaterialisremovedfrombothcutting
edges.

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Figure38

1.Sharpenattheoriginalangle

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2.Forstraightbladesonly,checkthebalance
ofthebladebyputtingitonabladebalancer
(Figure39).

Cleaning

Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesomemetal
offthebacksideoftheblade(oppositeofthe
cuttingedge)only(Figure36).

Repeatthisprocedureuntilthebladeis
balanced.

Note:Ifthebladestaysinahorizontalposition,

thebladeisbalanced.

Figure39

1.Blade2.Balancer

InstallingtheBlade

FlailBladeOnly

1.Attachthebladetothespindlecupassembly
usingthebladeboltandcurvedwasher(Figure

36).

RemovingDebrisfromthe Machine

Regularcleaningandwashingincreasesthelifespan
ofthemachine.Cleanthemachinedirectlyafteruse.

Checkbeforecleaningthatthefueltankcapis
properlyinplacetoavoidgettingwaterinthetank.

Usecarewhenusingahigh-pressuresprayer,
becauseitcandamagewarningdecals,instruction
signs,andtheengine.

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Note:Ensurethatcuppedsideofthewasher

facestheblade,andtheconvexsideofthe
bladefacesthespindlecup.

2.T orquetheboltto136to149N∙m(100to110
ft-lb).

3.T oinstallonlytheailblades,securetheails
totheendofthebladeusingtheailboltanda
newnutforeachail(Figure36).T orquethenut
to103to127N∙m(76to94ft-lb).

Note:Alwaysreplacearemovedailnutwith

anewnut.

Note:Securetheailstothebottomofthe

blade,notthetop.

StraightBladeOnly

1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure

37).

Note:Ensurethattheconvexsideoftheblade

facesthespindlecup.

2.Installthecurvedwasher(cuppedsidetoward
theblade)andbladebolt(Figure37).

3.T orquethebladeboltto136to149N∙m(100
to110ft-lb).

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Storage

StoringtheMachine

15.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paint
isavailablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

16.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageor
storagearea.

Forstorageover30days,preparethemachineas
follows:

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage
theblade,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.TurntheignitionkeytotheOFFposition,remove
thekey ,anddisconnectthesparkplugwirefrom
thesparkplug.

3.Removedebris,dirt,andgrimefromtheexternal
partsoftheentiremachine,especiallythe
engine.

Important:Youcanwashthemachinewith

milddetergentandwater.

4.Addapetroleum-basedstabilizer/conditionerto
fuelinthetank.Followthemixinginstructions
fromthestabilizermanufacturer.(7.8mlperLor
1ozperUSgallon).

Note:Fuelstabilizer/conditionerismost

effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfuelandused
atalltimes.

Important:Donotuseanalcohol-based

stabilizer(ethanolormethanol).Donotstore
stabilizer/conditionedfuelover90days.

17.Coverthemachinetoprotectitandkeepitclean.

5.Runtheenginetodistributeconditionedfuel
throughthefuelsystem(5minutes).

6.Shutofftheengine,allowittocool,anddrain
thefueltankusingapumptypesiphon.Dispose
offuelproperly;recycleasperlocalcodes.

7.Starttheengineandrunituntilitshutsoff.

8.Startandruntheengineuntilitdoesnotstart
again.

9.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir

Cleaner(page16).

10.Changetheenginecrankcaseoil;referto

ChangingtheEngineOilandFilter(page17).

11.Removeandchargethebattery;referto

ChargingtheBattery(page22).

12.Removethesparkplugandcheckthecondition;
refertoServicingtheSparkPlug(page19).

13.Withthesparkplugremovedfromtheengine,
pour2tablespoonsofengineoilintothespark
plughole.Nowusethestartertocrankthe
engineanddistributetheoilinsidethecylinder.
Installthesparkplug(s).Donotinstallthewire
onthesparkplug(s).

14.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.
Repairorreplaceanypartthatisdamaged.

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Theengineoverheats.

Thestarterdoesnotcrank.

Theenginedoesnotstart,startshard,or
failstokeeprunning.

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.2.Addoiltothecrankcase.

3.Thecoolingnsandairpassages
undertheengineblowerhousingare
plugged.

4.Theaircleanerisdirty.

5.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinfuel
system.

1.Thebladecontrolswitchisengaged.1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch.

2.Thebatteryisdead.

3.Theelectricalconnectionsare
corrodedorloose.

4.Afuseisblown.4.Replacethefuse.

5.Arelayorswitchisdamaged.

1.Thefueltankisempty.1.Fillthefueltank.

2.Theaircleanerisdirty.

3.Thesparkplugwire(s)islooseor
disconnected.

4.Thesparkplug(s)ispitted,fouled,or
thegapisincorrect.

5.Thereisdirtinfuellter.5.Replacethefuellter.

6.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinfuel
system.

7.Thereisincorrectfuelinthefueltank.

8.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.8.Addoiltothecrankcase.

3.Removetheobstructionfromthe
coolingnsandairpassages.

4.Cleanorreplacetheaircleaner
element.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer

2.Chargethebattery.Turntheignition
switchtoOFFandremovethekey
whenthemachineisnotinusetoavoid
drainingthebattery .

3.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor
goodcontact.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

2.Cleanorreplacetheaircleaner
element.

3.Installthewire(s)onthesparkplug.

4.Installanew,correctlygappedspark
plug(s).

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.Drainthetankandreplacethefuelwith
thepropertype.

Theenginelosespower.

Thereisabnormalvibration.

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducegroundspeed.

2.Theaircleanerisdirty.

3.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Thecoolingnsandairpassages
undertheengineblowerhousingare
plugged.

5.Thesparkplug(s)ispitted,fouled,or
thegapisincorrect.

6.Thefueltankventisblocked.6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.Thereisdirtinthefuellter.7.Replacethefuellter.

8.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel
system.

9.

Thereisincorrectfuelinthefueltank.

1.Theenginemountingboltsareloose.1.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.

2.Theenginepulley ,idlerpulley,orblade
pulleyisloose.

Theenginepulleyisdamaged.

3.

4.Thecuttingblade(s)is/arebentor
unbalanced.

5.Ablademountingboltisloose.5.Tightentheblademountingbolt.
Abladespindleisbent.

6.

2.Cleantheaircleanerelement.

4.Removetheobstructionfromthe
coolingnsandairpassages.

5.Installanew,correctlygappedspark
plug(s).

8.

ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

9.Drainthetankandreplacethefuelwith
thepropertype.

2.Tightentheappropriatepulley.

3.

ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

4.Installanewcuttingblade(s).

6.

ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Thecuttingheightisuneven.

Thebladedoesnotrotate.

Thebrushcutterdoesnotmovewhenthe
tractiondriveisengaged.

Thecuttingperformanceispoor.

1.Theblade(s)isnotsharp.1.Sharpentheblade(s).

2.Thecuttingbladeisbent.2.Installanewcuttingblade.

3.Theundersideofthemowerisdirty.3.Cleantheundersideofthemower.

4.Abladespindleisbent.

1.Themowerbeltisoffthepulley.

2.Theblade-controlclutchisfaulty.2.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

3.Themowerbeltisworn,loose,or
broken.

1.Thetransmissionbeltisoffthepulleys.

2.Thetransmissionbeltisworn,loose,
orbroken.

3.Thetransmissionbypassisengaged.3.Disengagethetransmissionbypass.

4.Theparkingbrakeisengaged.4.Disengagetheparkingbrake.

5.Theshaftkeythatdrivesthewheel
ismissingorshearedatoneorboth
wheels.

6.Thetransmissionisfaulty.6.ContactyourAuthorizedService

1.Theforwardtractionspeedistoofast.1.Reducetheforwardspeed.

2.Thebladeisdull.

3.Theundersideofthemowerdeckis
cloggedwithdebris.

4.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Installthemowerbelt.

3.Installanewmowerbelt.

1.Installthetransmissionbelt.

2.Replacethetransmissionbelt.

5.Replacetheshaftkey .

Dealer.

2.Sharpenorreplacetheblade.

3.Cleanthedebrisfrombeneaththe
deck.

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Notes:

Notes:

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.T oroprovideswarningsincertaincasesbasedonitsknowledgeofthepresenceofoneormorelistedchemicalswithoutevaluatingthelevelof
exposure,asnotallthelistedchemicalsprovideexposurelimitrequirements.WhiletheexposurefromT oroproductsmaybenegligibleorwellwithinthe
“nosignicantrisk”range,outofanabundanceofcaution,T orohaselectedtoprovidetheProp65warnings.Moreover,ifTorodoesnotprovidethese
warnings,itcouldbesuedbytheStateofCaliforniaorbyprivatepartiesseekingtoenforceProp65andsubjecttosubstantialpenalties.

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