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Timemaster 20200
Operator's Manual
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Toro Timemaster 20200, Timemaster 20199 User Manual

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TimeMaster™30inLawnMower
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ModelNo.20199—SerialNo.31200001andUp
ModelNo.20200—SerialNo.31200001andUp
FormNo.3369-191RevA
Operator'sManual
Introduction
Thisrotary-blade,walk-behindlawnmoweris intendedtobeusedbyresidentialhomeowners. Itisdesignedprimarilyforcuttinggrasson well-maintainedlawnsonresidentialproperties.It isnotdesignedforcuttingbrushorforagricultural uses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourmachineproperlyandtoavoid injuryandequipmentdamage.Youareresponsiblefor operatingthemachineproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .T oro.comfor productandaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer, ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts, oradditionalinformation,contactanAuthorized ServiceDealerorToroCustomerServiceandhave themodelandserialnumbersofyourmachineready. Figure1identiesthelocationofthemodelandserial numbersontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthe spaceprovided.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2), whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjury ordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended precautions.
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation worthyofspecialattention.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
1.Modelandserialnumberplate
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
©2011—TheToro®Company 8111LyndaleAvenueSouth Bloomington,MN55420
Figure1
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwitha
sparkarrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCalifornia PublicResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperate theengineonanyforest-covered,brush-covered,or grass-coveredland.Otherstatesorfederalareas mayhavesimilarlaws.
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadian ICES-002.
Theenclosed
Engine Owner's Man ual
issupplied forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCalifornia EmissionControlRegulationofemissionsystems, maintenance,andwarranty.Replacementsmaybe orderedthroughtheenginemanufacturer.
Formodelswithstatedenginehorsepower,thegross horsepoweroftheenginewaslaboratoryratedbythe
OriginalInstructions(EN)
PrintedintheUSA
AllRightsReserved
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enginemanufacturerinaccordancewithSAEJ1940. Asconguredtomeetsafety,emission,andoperating requirements,theactualenginehorsepoweronthisclass oflawnmowerwillbesignicantlylower.
Safety
Donottamperwiththeenginecontrolsoralterthe governorspeed;doingsomaycreateanunsafecondition resultinginpersonalinjury.
ThismachinemeetsorexceedstheCPSCbladesafety requirementsforwalk-behindrotarylawnmowersand theB71.1specicationsoftheAmericanNational StandardsInstituteineffectatthetimeofproduction.
Readandunderstandthecontentsofthismanual beforeyoustarttheengine.
Thesafetyalertsymbol( topotentialpersonalinjuryhazards.Obeyallsafety messagesthatfollowthissymboltoavoidpossibleinjury ordeath.Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachine couldresultininjuryordeath.Toreducethispotential, complywiththefollowingsafetyinstructions.
Thefollowinginstructionshavebeenadaptedfromthe ANSI/OPEIstandardB71.1-2003.
Thiscuttingmachineiscapableofamputating handsandfeetandofthrowingobjects.Failure toobservethefollowingsafetyinstructionscould resultinseriousinjuryordeath.
Figure2)isusedtoalertyou
GeneralOperation
•Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionsonthe machineandinthemanual(s)beforestarting.
•Donotputhandsorfeetnearorunderthemachine. Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatalltimes.
•Onlyallowresponsibleadults,whoarefamiliarwith theinstructions,tooperatethemachine.
•Cleartheareaofobjectssuchasrocks,wire,toys, etc.,whichcouldbethrownbytheblades.Stay behindthehandlewhentheengineisrunning.
•Besurethattheareaisclearofbystandersbefore operating.Stopthemachineifanyoneentersthe area.
•Donotoperatethemachinebarefootedorwhile wearingsandals.Alwayswearsubstantialfootwear.
•Donotpullthemachinebackwardunlessitis absolutelynecessary.Alwayslookdownandbehind beforeandwhilemovingbackward.
•Neverdirectdischargedmaterialtowardanyone. Avoiddischargingmaterialagainstawallor obstruction.Materialmayricochetbacktoward theoperator.Stopthebladeswhencrossinggravel surfaces.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithouttheentiregrass catcher,dischargeguard,rearguard,orothersafety protectivedevicesinplaceandworking.
•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.
•Stoptheengineandwaituntilthebladescome toacompletestopbeforecleaningthemachine, removingthegrasscatcher,oruncloggingthe dischargeguard.
•Operatethemachineonlyindaylightorgood articiallight.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileunderthe inuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Neveroperatethemachineinwetgrass.Alwaysbe sureofyourfooting.Walk,neverrun.
•Disengagethedrivesystem,ifsoequipped,before startingtheengine.
•Ifthemachineshouldstarttovibrateabnormally, stoptheengineandcheckforthecauseimmediately. Vibrationisgenerallyawarningoftrouble.
•Alwaysweareyeprotectionwhenoperatingthe machine.
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Ifyousee lightningorhearthunderinthearea,donotoperate themachine;seekshelter.
•Seemanufacturer'sinstructionsforproperoperation andinstallationofaccessories.Onlyuseaccessories approvedbythemanufacturer.
SlopeOperation
Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtoslip-and-fall accidents,whichcanresultinsevereinjury.Operation onallslopesrequireextracaution.Ifyoufeeluneasy onaslope,donotmowit.
•Mowacrossthefaceofslopes;neverupanddown. Exerciseextremecautionwhenchangingdirection onslopes.
•Watchforholes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orotherhidden objects.Uneventerraincouldcauseaslip-and-fall accident.Tallgrasscanhideobstacles.
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•Donotmowonwetgrassorexcessivelysteepslopes. Poorfootingcouldcauseaslip-and-fallaccident.
•Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditches,or embankments.Youcouldloseyourfootingor balance.
Children
•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefuel tankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingis complete.Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.
•Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothing immediately.
•Neveroverllthefueltank.Replacethefueltank capandtightenitsecurely.
Tragicaccidentscanoccuriftheoperatorisnotalertto thepresenceofchildren.Childrenareoftenattractedto themachineandthemowingactivity.Neverassume thatchildrenwillremainwhereyoulastsawthem.
•Keepchildrenoutofthemowingareaandunderthe watchfulcareofaresponsibleadultotherthanthe operator.
•Bealertandturnmachineoffifachildentersthe area.
•Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.
•Useextracarewhenapproachingblindcorners, shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthatmayblockyour viewofachild.
Service
SafeHandlingofGasoline
Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use extremecareinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremelyammableandthevaporsareexplosive.
•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother sourcesofignition.
•Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.
WARNING
Exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorless, deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.
Donotruntheengineindoorsorinanenclosed area.
GeneralService
•Neveroperatethemachineinanenclosedarea.
•Keepallnutsandboltstighttoensurethatthe equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.
•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir properoperationregularly .
•Keepthemachinefreeofgrass,leaves,orother debris.Cleanupoilorfuelspillsandremoveany fuel-soakeddebris.Allowthemachinetocoolbefore storing.
•Ifyoustrikeaforeignobject,stopandinspectthe machine.Repairthemachine,ifnecessary,before starting.
•Nevermakeanyadjustmentsorrepairswiththe enginerunning.Disconnectthespark-plugwireand groundagainsttheenginetopreventunintended starting.
•Neverremovethefueltankcaporaddfuelwiththe enginerunning.Allowtheenginetocoolbefore refueling.
•Neverrefuelthemachineindoors.
•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,suchas onawaterheateroronotherappliances.
•Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruck ortrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace containersonthegroundawayfromyourvehicle beforelling.
•Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruck ortrailerandrefuelitontheground.Ifthisisnot possible,thenrefuelsuchequipmentwithaportable containerratherthanfromagasolinedispenser nozzle.
•Checkthegrasscatchercomponentsandthe dischargeguardfrequentlyandreplacethemwith manufacturer'srecommendedpartswhennecessary.
•Mowerbladesaresharp.Wrapthebladesorwear gloves,anduseextracautionwhenservicingthem.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor overspeedtheengine.
•Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabelsas necessary.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Important:Safetyandinstructiondecalsarelocatednearareasofpotentialdanger.Replacedamaged
decals.
Manufacturer'sMark
1.Indicatesthatthebladeisidentiedasapartfromthe originalmachinemanufacturer .
114-7982
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.
2.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance fromthemachine.
3.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower blade—disconnectthespark-plugwireandreadthe instructionsbeforeservicingorperformingmaintenance.
4.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.
5.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower blade—donotoperateupanddownslopes;operatesideto sideonslopes;stoptheenginebeforeleavingtheoperating position;andlookbehindyouwhenbackingup.
94-8072
Electric-startmodelonly
1.Engine—stop3.Engine—start
2.Engine—run
117–2718
108-8117
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1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts,keepallguards andshieldsinplace.
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1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinformationonchargingthebattery;containslead;donotdiscard.
2.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
Setup
Important:Removeanddiscardtheprotective
plasticsheetthatcoverstheengine.
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AssemblingtheHandle
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
WARNING
Assemblingandunfoldingthehandleimproperly candamagethecables,causinganunsafeoperating condition.
•Donotdamagethecableswhenunfoldingthe handle.
•Ifacableisdamaged,contactanAuthorized ServiceDealer.
1.Rotatetheupperhandlesothatitneststogether withthelowerhandle(Figure3),andtightenboth knobsonthehandletolocktheupperhandlein place(Figure4).
1.Upperhandle
Figure3
2.Knob(2)
Figure4
1.Handle-locklever
2.Releasethehandle-locklever(Figure4).
3.Pullthehandlerearwardandlockitintoposition (Figure4).
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InstallingtheBlade-control Bar
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Installtheblade-controlbarintotheupperhandle (Figure5).
Note:Max.ll:20oz.(0.59l),type:SAE30 detergentoilwithanAPIserviceclassicationofSF, SG,SH,SJ,SL,orhigher.
Figure6
3.Wipeoffthedipstickendwithacleancloth.
4.Insertthedipstickintotheoil-lltube,andscrewit inuntilitstops.
Figure5
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FillingtheEnginewithOil
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
20.
Procedure
Important:Thismachine
intheengine.Beforestartingtheengine,llthe enginewithoil.
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
Engineoil
oz.
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comewithoil
5.Removethedipstickandreadtheoillevelonthe dipstick;refertoFigure7.
Figure7
1.Theoillevelistoolow; addoiltothecrankcase.
2.Theoillevelistoohigh; removeoilfromthe crankcase.
•Iftheoillevelistoolow,addasmallamountof oilslowlytotheoil-lltube,andthenrepeat steps3through5untiltheoilleveliscorrectas showninFigure7.
•Iftheoillevelistoohigh,draintheexcess oiluntilyouobtainthecorrectoillevelon thedipstick.Todraintheexcessoil,referto ChangingtheEngineOil(page17).
Important:Iftheoillevelinthecrankcaseis toolowortoohighandyouruntheengine, youmaydamagetheengine.
3.Theoilleveliscorrect.
2.Removethedipstick(Figure6)andpourabout3/4 ofthecrankcasecapacityofoilintotheoil-lltube.
6.Installthedipsticksecurelybyhand.
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ChargingtheBattery
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Electric-startmodelonly
RefertoChargingtheBattery(page18).
ProductOverview
Figure8
1.Side-dischargedeector
2.Sparkplug10.Battery(notshown;
3.Dipstick/oil-lltube(not shown)
4.Recoil-starthandle
5.Fuel-tankcap13.Fuse
6.Handle-locklever
7.Handleknob(2)
8.Upperhandle16.Frontcutting-heightlever
9.Ignitionswitch
electric-startmodelonly)
11.Rearcutting-heightlever
12.Rear-dischargedeector
14.Airlter
15.Washoutport
Figure9
Upperhandle
1.Traction-assisthandle3.Blade-controlbar
2.Blade-controlbarlock4.Ignitionswitch
Figure10
1.Grassbag3.Side-dischargechute
2.Rear-dischargeplug (installed)
4.Batterycharger (electric-startmodelonly)
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Operation
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BeforeStarting
RecommendedFuel
DANGER
UsingFuel Stabilizer/Conditioner
Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto providethefollowingbenets:
•Itkeepsgasolinefreshduringstorageupto90days. Whenstoringthemachineformorethan90days, drainthefueltank.
Gasolineisextremelyammableandexplosive.A reorexplosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand others.
•Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthe gasoline,placethecontainerand/ormower directlyonthegroundbeforelling,notina vehicleoronanobject.
•Fillthetankoutdoorswhentheengineiscold. Wipeupspills.
•Donothandlegasolinewhensmokingoraround anopenameorsparks.
•Storegasolineinanapprovedfuelcontainer,out ofthereachofchildren.
•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh,unleaded gasolinewithanoctaneratingof87orhigher ((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
•Oxygenatedfuelwithupto10%ethanolor15% MTBEbyvolumeisacceptable.
•Donotuseethanolblendsofgasoline,suchasE15 orE85,withmorethan10%ethanolbyvolume. Performanceproblemsand/orenginedamagemay result,whichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.
•Itcleanstheenginewhileitisrunning.
•Iteliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel systems,whichcauseshardstarting.
Addthecorrectamountoffuelstabilizer/conditionerto thegasolineasrecommendedontheproductlabel.
Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective whenitismixedwithfreshgasoline.T oprevent varnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,useafuel stabilizer/conditioneratalltimes.
FillingtheFuelTank
1.Cleanaroundthefueltankcap,andremovethecap fromthetank(Figure11).
•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorinfuel containersoverthewinterunlessfuelstabilizerhas beenaddedtothefuel.
•Donotaddoiltogasoline.
Figure11
2.Fillthefueltank,leavingatleast1/4inch(6mm) fromthebottomoftheneckemptytoallowthe gasolineroomtoexpand(Figure11).
3.Installthefueltankcapandtightenitsecurelyby hand.
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CheckingtheEngineOilLevel
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ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Important:Iftheoillevelinthecrankcaseis toolowortoohighandyouruntheengine, youmaydamagetheengine.
Max.ll:20oz.(0.59l),type:SAE30detergentoil withanAPIserviceclassicationofSF ,SG,SH,SJ,SL, orhigher.
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Removethedipstick(Figure12).
Figure12
3.Wipeoffthedipstickendwithacleancloth.
6.Installthedipsticksecurelybyhand.
AdjustingtheCuttingHeight
WARNING
Adjustingthecuttingheightmaybringyouinto contactwiththemovingblades,causingserious injury.
•Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingparts tostop.
•Donotputyourngersunderthehousingwhen adjustingthecuttingheight.
Adjustthecuttingheightasdesired;referto Figure14andFigure15.
Note:Toraisethemachine,movethefrontandrear cuttingheightleversforward;tolowerthemachine, movethecuttingheightleversrearward.Setthefront andrearwheelstothesameheightunlessspecial circumstancesrequireotherwise;refertoCuttingGrass andCuttingLeavesin
OperatingTips(page15).
4.Insertthedipstickintotheoil-lltubeandscrewit inuntilitstops.(Figure12).
5.Removethedipstickandreadtheoillevel;referto Figure13.
Figure13
1.Theoillevelistoolow; addoiltothecrankcase.
2.Theoillevelistoohigh; removeoilfromthe crankcase.
3.Theoilleveliscorrect.
•Iftheoillevelistoolow,addasmallamountof oilslowlytotheoil-lltube,andthenrepeat steps
3through5untiltheoilleveliscorrectas
showninFigure7.
•Iftheoillevelistoohigh,draintheexcess oiluntilyouobtainthecorrectoillevelon thedipstick;todraintheexcessoil,referto ChangingtheEngineOil(page17).
Figure14
Frontcutting-heightlever
1.1inch(2.5cm)5.3inches(7.6cm))
2.1-1/2inches(3.8cm)6.3-1/2inches(8.9cm))
3.2inches(5.1cm)7.4inches(10.2cm)
4.2-1/2inches(6.4cm)
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Rearcutting-heightlever
AdjustingtheHandleHeight
Youcanraiseorlowerthehandletoapositionmore comfortableforyou.
1.Pullthehandle-lockleverrearwardtodisengagethe handle-lockpins(
Figure16).
Figure16
1.1inch(2.5cm)5.3inches(7.6cm))
2.1-1/2inches(3.8cm)6.3-1/2inches(8.9cm))
3.2inches(5.1cm)7.4inches(10.2cm)
4.2-1/2inches(6.4cm)
1.Handle-locklever3.Notches
2.Handle-lockpin(2)
2.Rotatethehandleandalignthedesirednotchin thehandlebrackettothehandle-lockpins;referto Figure16.
3.Releasethehandle-locklevertosecurethehandle inplace.
StartingtheEngine
StandardModel
Pulltherecoilhandleslowlyuntilyoufeelresistance, thenpullitsharply.Allowtheropetoreturntothe engineslowly.
Note:Ifthemachinedoesnotstartafterseveral attempts,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
Electric-startModel
Youcanstarttheengineonanelectric-startmodelby usingeithertheignitionkeyortherecoil-starthandle.
•IgnitionKey:Turnandholdtheignitionkeytothe Startposition(Figure17);whentheenginestarts, releasethekey .
Important:Donotattempttostarttheengine withtheblade-controlbarengaged;otherwise, youmayblowthefuse.
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Note:DonotholdtheignitionkeyintheStart
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positionforlongerthan5secondstoprevent burningoutthestartermotor.
StoppingtheEngine
StandardModel
Pressthetoggleswitch(Figure19)totheStopposition, andwaitfortheenginetostop.
Figure17
•Recoil-startHandle:
1.TurntheignitionkeytotheRunposition (Figure17).
2.Pulltherecoilhandleslowlytotherearuntilyou feelresistance,thenpullsharply.Allowtherope toreturntotheengineslowly.
UsingtheSelf-propelDrive
Tooperatetheself-propeldrive,simplywalkwithyour handsgrippingtheupperhandleandyourelbowsat yoursides,andthemachinewillautomaticallykeeppace withyou(
Note:Youcanself-propelthemachinewiththeblades engagedordisengaged.
Figure18).
Figure19
Electric-startModel
1.TurnthekeytotheOffposition(Figure20).
Figure20
Figure18
Note:Usethetraction-assisthandleinsituations
whenyouneedmorecontrolthanyouhavewiththe self-propeldrivealone.
2.Whentheenginestops,removetheignitionkeyand takeitwithyouwhenyouleavethemachine.
EngagingtheBlade
Whenyoustartyourengine,thebladesdonotturn.You mustengagethebladestomow.
1.Pulltheblade-control-barlockbacktothe blade-controlbar,andtheblade-controlbarbackto thehandle(Figure21).
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1.Blade-controlbarlock2.Blade-controlbar
2.Holdtheblade-controlbaragainstthehandle (Figure22).
UsingtheGrassBag
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Youcanusethegrassbagtochecktheblade-stop system.
1.Removetherear-dischargeplug.
2.Installtheemptygrassbagonthemachine.
3.Starttheengine.
4.Engagetheblades.
Note:Thebagshouldbegintoinate,indicating thatthebladesarerotating.
5.Whilewatchingthebag,releasetheblade-controlbar.
Note:Ifthebagdoesnotdeatewithin3seconds ofreleasingtheblade-controlbar,theblade-stop systemmaybedeterioratingand,ifignored,could resultinanunsafeoperatingcondition.Havethe machineinspectedandservicedbyanAuthorized ServiceDealer.
Figure22
DisengagingtheBlade
Releasetheblade-controlbar(Figure23).
Figure23
Important:Whenyoureleasetheblade-control
bar,thebladesshouldstopwithin3seconds.If theydonotstopproperly,stopusingyourmachine immediatelyandcontactanAuthorizedService Dealer.
6.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
NotUsingtheGrassBag
1.Movethemachineontoapavedsurfaceina non-windyarea.
2.Setall4wheelstothe3-1/2inch(89mm)cutting heightsetting.
3.Takeahalfsheetofnewspaperandcrumpleitintoa ballsmallenoughtogounderthemachine(about3 inchesor75mmindiameter).
4.Placethenewspaperballabout5inches(13cm)in frontofthemachine.
5.Starttheengine.
6.Engagetheblades.
7.Releasetheblade-controlbarandbegincountingout 3seconds.
8.Onthecountof3,pushthemachinequicklyforward overthenewspaper.
9.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
10.Gotothefrontofthemachineandcheckthe newspaperball.
CheckingtheBlade-stop
Note:Ifthenewspaperballdidnotgounderthe
machine,repeatsteps
4through10.
SystemOperation
11.Ifthenewspaperisunravelledorshredded,the
Beforeeachuse,checkthatthebladesstopwithin3 secondsofreleasingtheblade-controlbar.
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RecyclingtheClippings
Thismachinecomesfromthefactoryreadytorecycle grassandleafclippingsbackintothelawn.Toprepare themachinetorecycle:
WARNING
Aworngrassbagcouldallowsmallstonesandother similardebristobethrowntowardtheoperatoror bystandersandresultinseriouspersonalinjuryor death.
Checkthegrassbagfrequently.Ifitisdamaged, installanewTororeplacementbag.
•Iftheside-dischargechuteisonthemower,remove itandlowertheside-dischargedeector;refer
RemovingtheSide-dischargeChute(page14).
to
•Ifthegrassbagisonthemachine,removeit;refer to(page9).
•Iftherear-dischargeplugisnotinstalled,gripitby thehandle,raisethereardeector,andinsertitinto therear-dischargechuteuntilthelatchlocksinto place;referto
Figure24.
Iftheside-dischargechuteisonthemower, removeitbeforebaggingtheclippings;referto RemovingtheSide-dischargeChute(page14).
WARNING
Thebladesaresharp;contactingthebladescan resultinseriouspersonalinjury.
Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
InstallingtheGrassBag
1.Raiseandholdupthereardeector(Figure25).
Figure24
1.Reardeector
2.Inserttherear-discharge plug
3.Therear-dischargeplug installed
1.Reardeector
2.Rear-dischargeplug
Figure25
3.Latch
WARNING
Ensurethattherear-dischargeplugisinplace beforeyourecycletheclippings.Neverengagethe bladeswithouteithertherear-dischargeplugorthe grassbaginstalled.
BaggingtheClippings
Usethegrassbagwhenyouwanttocollectgrassand leafclippingsfromthelawn.
2.Removetherear-dischargeplugbypullingdownon thelatchwithyourthumbandpullingtheplugout fromthemachine(Figure25).
3.Installthebagrodintothenotchesatthebaseofthe handleandrockthebagbackandforthtoensure thattherodisseatedatthebottomofbothnotches; refertoFigure26.
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4.Lowerthereardeectoruntilitrestsonthegrassbag.
RemovingtheGrassBag
Toremovethebag,reversethestepsinInstallingthe GrassBagabove.
Side-dischargingtheClippings
Usethesidedischargeforcuttingverytallgrass.
Ifthebagisonthemachine,removeitandinsert therear-dischargeplug;referto side-dischargingtheclippings.
Important:Ensurethattherear-dischargeplugis inplacebeforeyourecycletheclippings(Figure24).
WARNING
Thebladeissharp;contactingthebladecanresult inseriouspersonalinjury.
Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
(page9)before
Figure27
1.Side-dischargedeector2.Side-dischargechute
2.Installtheside-dischargechuteasshownin Figure27andFigure28,andclosethedeectoronto thechute.
Figure28
InstallingtheSide-dischargeChute
Withthechuteinyourrighthand:
1.Liftopentheside-dischargedeector(Figure27).
RemovingtheSide-dischargeChute
Toremovetheside-dischargechute,reversethestepsin InstallingtheSide-dischargeChuteabove.
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OperatingTips
GeneralMowingTips
•Cleartheareaofloosesticks,branches,stones,wire, twine,andotherdebristhatthebladescouldhit.
•Avoidstrikingsolidobjectswiththeblades.Never deliberatelymowoveranyobject.
CuttingLeaves
•Aftercuttingaleaf-coveredlawn,ensurethatatleast halfofthelawnshowsthroughthecutleaves.You mayneedtomowtheleavesagain.
•Iftherearemorethan5inches(13cm)ofleaveson thelawn,setthefrontcuttingheight1or2notches higherthantherearcuttingheight.
•Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartstovibrate, immediatelystoptheengine,disconnectthewire fromthesparkplug,andexaminethemachinefor damage.
•Forbestperformance,installnewTororeplacement bladesforyourmodelbeforethecuttingseason begins.
•ReplacethebladeswhennecessarywithToro replacementblades.
CuttingGrass
•Cutonlyaboutathirdofthegrassbladeata time.Donotcutbelowthe2inch(51mm) settingunlessthegrassissparseoritislatefall whengrassgrowthbeginstoslowdown;referto AdjustingtheCuttingHeight(page9).
•Whencuttinggrassover6inches(15cm)tall,mow atthehighestcuttingheightsettingandwalkslower; thenmowagainatalowersettingforthebestlawn appearance.Ifthegrassistoolong,themachinemay plugandcausetheenginetostall.
•Slowdownyourmowingspeedifthemowerdoes notcuttheleavesnelyenough.
•Alternatethemowingdirection.Thishelpsdisperse theclippingsoverthelawnforevenfertilization.
•Ifthenishedlawnappearanceisunsatisfactory,try oneormoreofthefollowing:
–Replacethebladesorhavethemsharpened.
–Walkataslowerpacewhilemowing.
–Raisethecuttingheightonyourmachine.
–Overlapcuttingswathsinsteadofcuttingafull
swathwitheachpass.
–Setthecuttingheightonthefrontwheelsanotch
lowerthantherearwheels.
–Cutthegrassmorefrequently.
•Cutonlydrygrassorleaves.Wetgrassandleaves tendtoclumpontheyardandcancausethemachine toplugortheenginetostall.
WARNING
Mowingwetgrassorleavescanleadtoserious injuryifyouslipandcontacttheblade.Mow onlyindryconditions.
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Maintenance
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RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
Aftertherst5hours
Beforeeachuseordaily
Every25hours
Every50hours
Beforestorage
Yearly
Important:Refertothe
MaintenanceProcedure
•Changetheengineoil.
•Checktheengineoillevel.
•Checktheblade-stopsystemoperation.
•Checktheaircleanerandcleanorreplaceit,ifnecessary .
•Checkthecuttingblades.
•Washunderneaththemachine.
•Chargethebattery(electric-startmodelonly).
•Changetheengineoil.
•Servicetheblade-drivesystem.
•Chargethebattery(electric-startmodelonly).
•Emptythefueltankbeforerepairsasdirectedandbeforeannualstorage.
•Servicetheairlter;replaceitmorefrequentlyindustyoperatingconditions.
•Changetheengineoil.
•Replacethebladesorhavethemsharpened(morefrequentlyifthebladeedges dullquickly).
•Checkthesparkplug;refertotheEngineOperator’sManual.
•RefertoyourEngineOperator’sManualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.
Engine Operator’ s Man ual
foradditionalmaintenanceprocedures.
PreparingforMaintenance
1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthesparkplug (Figure29).
Figure29
1.Spark-plugwire
Important:Beforetippingthemowertochange theoilorreplacetheblades,allowthefueltank torundrythroughnormalusage.Ifyoumust tipthemowerpriortorunningoutoffuel,usea handfuelpumptoremovethefuel.Alwaystip
themowerontoitssidesothattheairlteris upintheair.
WARNING
Tippingthemachinemaycausethefueltoleak. Gasolineisammable,explosive,andcancause personalinjury.
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ServicingtheAirFilter
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ChangingtheEngineOil
ServiceInterval:Yearly
Beforeeachuseordaily
1.Loosenthefastenerandremovetheairltercover
Figure30).
(
Figure30
1.Cover
2.Fastener4.Base
3.Filter
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours
Every50hours
Yearly
Max.ll:20oz.(0.59l),type:SAE30detergentoil withanAPIserviceclassicationofSF ,SG,SH,SJ,SL, orhigher.
1.Ensurethatthefueltankcontainslittleornofuelso thatfueldoesnotleakoutwhenyoutipthemower ontoitsside.
2.Runtheengineafewminutesbeforechangingthe oiltowarmit.
Note:Warmoilowsbetterandcarriesmore contaminants.
3.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.Referto PreparingforMaintenance(page16).
4.Tipthemowerontoitsside,withthedipstickdown, untiltheupperhandlerestsontheground.
5.Setanoil-drainpanunderthedipstick.
6.Removethedipstickanddraintheusedoilintoan oil-drainpan(Figure31).
2.Removeandinspectthelter.
•Ifthelterisdamagedoriswetwithoilorfuel, replaceit.
•Ifthelterisdirty,tapitonahardsurface severaltimesorblowthedebrisoutwardfrom theinteriorofthelterusingcompressedairat lessthan30psi(207kPa).
Note:Donotbrushorblowdirtfromthe
Figure31
outsideofthelter;eitherforcesdirtintothe bers.
3.Cleantheairlterbodyandcoverusingadamprag.
Keepdirtawayfromtheairopening.
4.Installthelterontothebase.
7.Afterdrainingtheusedoil,returnthemowertothe operatingposition.
8.Removethedipstick(Figure32)andpourabout3/4 ofthecrankcasecapacityofoilintotheoil-lltube.
5.Installthecoverandscrewthefastenerdown securely.
Note:Max.ll:20oz.(0.59l),type:SAE30 detergentoilwithanAPIserviceclassicationofSF, SG,SH,SJ,SL,orhigher.
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ChargingtheBattery
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ServiceInterval:Every25hours
Beforestorage
Electric-startmodelonly
WARNING
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelatedaccessories containleadandleadcompounds,chemicals knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer andreproductiveharm.
batter y .
W ash hands after handling
Figure32
9.Wipeoffthedipstickendwithacleancloth.
10.Insertthedipstickintotheoil-lltube,andscrewit inuntilitstops.
11.Removethedipstickandreadtheoillevelonthe dipstick;refertoFigure33.
Figure33
1.Theoillevelistoolow; addoiltothecrankcase.
2.Theoillevelistoohigh; removeoilfromthe crankcase.
3.Theoilleveliscorrect.
•Iftheoillevelistoolow,addasmallamountof oilslowlytotheoil-lltube,andthenrepeat
9through11untiltheoilleveliscorrect
steps asshowninFigure33.
•Iftheoillevelistoohigh,draintheexcess oiluntilyouobtainthecorrectoillevelon thedipstick.Todraintheexcessoil,referto ChangingtheEngineOil(page17).
Chargethebatteryfor24hoursinitially,thenmonthly (every25starts)orasneeded.Alwaysusethecharger inashelteredarea,andchargethebatteryatroom temperature(about70°F,or22°C)wheneverpossible.
Note:Themachineisequippedwithanalternator chargingsystem.
1.Connectthechargertothewireharness,whichis locatedbelowtheignitionkey(
Figure34
Figure34).
2.Plugthechargerintoawalloutlet.
Note:Whenthebatterynolongerholdsacharge, recyclethelead-acidbatteryaccordingtolocalcodes.
Important:Iftheoillevelinthecrankcaseis toolowortoohighandyouruntheengine, youmaydamagetheengine.
12.Installthedipsticksecurelybyhand.
13.Recycletheusedoil.
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ReplacingtheFuse
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Ifthebatterydoesnotchargeortheenginedoesnot turnwiththeelectricstarter,thefusemaybeblown; replaceitwitha40-ampplug-intypefuse.
Important:Y oucannotstartthemachinewith theelectricstarterorchargethebatteryunlessa workingfuseisinstalled.
1.Openthesealedfuseholderandreplacethefuse Figure35).
(
Figure35
Figure36
1.Rear-deectorandhandle-lockleverassembly
8.Removethecoverfromthebattery.
9.Disconnecttheleadsfromthebattery.
10.Removeandbatteryandrecycleit.
Note:Recyclethebatteryaccordingtoyourstate andlocalregulations.
1.Fuseholder
2.Closethecovertothefuseholder,andensurethatit
issealedtightly.
ReplacingtheBattery
Electric-startmodelonly
RemovingtheOldBattery
1.ContactanAuthorizedPartsDealertoobtaina
replacementbattery.
2.Removethebeltcover;refertostep
ServicingtheBlade-driveSystem(page20).
3.Removetherear-dischargeplug.
4.Movethehandletotheverticalposition.
5.Removethe4smallboltsthatholdtherear-deector
andhandle-lockleverassemblyinplace.
6.Foldthehandleallthewayforward.
7.Removetherear-deectorandhandle-locklever
assembly(
Figure36).
1of
InstallingtheNewBattery
1.Cleanthebattery-holdingareaonthemower housing.
2.Setthenewbatteryinplaceonthemowerhousing.
3.Connecttheleadstothenewbattery.
Note:Ensurethatyouconnecttheblack(negative) wiretothenegative(-)terminalandthered(positive) wiretothepositive(+)terminal.
4.Installthecoverontothebattery.
Note:Ensurethatthecovertsproperlyoverthe wiringharness.
5.Installtherear-deectorandhandle-locklever assemblyontothemachine.
6.Raisethehandletotheverticalposition.
7.Securetheshroudwiththe4smallboltsthatyou removedinstep
8.Installtherear-dischargeplug.
9.Returnthehandletotheoperatingposition.
5ofRemovingtheOldBattery.
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AdjustingtheSelf-propelDrive
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5
6
ServicingtheBlade-drive
Cable
Wheneveryouinstallanewself-propelcable,orif theself-propeldriveisoutofadjustment,adjustthe self-propel-drivecable.
1.Loosenthecablesupportnut(
Figure37
2.Pulldownthecablejacket(towardthemower)until thereisnoslackinthecable(Figure38).
Figure37).
System
ServiceInterval:Every50hours
1.Removetheblade-drivesystemcover(Figure39).
Figure39
1.Bolts
2.Brushorblowoutdebrisfromtheinsideofthe shieldandaroundalltheparts.
2.Cover
Figure38
3.Tightenthenutonthecablesupport.
3.Holda0.010-inchfeelergauge,apieceofpaper,ora notecardagainstthewallandslideitdownbehind thebelttensionspring.
Note:Ifthereisavisiblegapbetweenthegauge andthespring,tightentheadjustingboltandthenut untilthepaperbarelyslidesfreelyinandoutofthe
Figure40).
gap(
Figure40
1.Belt-tensionspring4.Adjustingnut
2.Adjustingbolt5.Blade-drivebelt
3.Gap
6.Wall
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Important:Donotovertightentheadjusting
1
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bolt.Thiscoulddamagetheblade-drivebelt.
4.Installtheblade-drivesystemcoverthatyou previouslyremoved.
ServicingtheCuttingBlades
ServiceInterval:Yearly
Important:
the blades pr oper l y
Y ou will need a torque wr ench to install
.Ifyoudonothaveatorque wrenchorareuncomfortableperformingthis procedure,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
Examinethebladesforsharpnessandanywearor damagewheneveryourunoutofgasoline;refer toInspectingtheBlades(page21).Ifthebladeedge isdullornicked,haveitsharpenedorreplaceit.Ifthe bladeisworn,bent,damagedorcracked,replaceit immediatelywithagenuineTororeplacementblade.
DANGER
Awornordamagedbladecanbreak,andapiece ofthebladecouldbethrowntowardtheoperator orabystander,resultinginseriouspersonalinjury ordeath.
•Inspectthebladesperiodicallyforwearor damage.
•Replaceawornordamagedblade.
Figure41
1.Handlelockedintheverticalposition
2.Tipthemachineontoitsside,withtheairlterupin theair,untiltheupperhandlerestsontheground.
WARNING
Thebladesaresharp;contactingabladecould resultinseriouspersonalinjury.
•Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug .
•Weargloveswhenservicingtheblade.
Note:Maintainsharpbladesthroughoutthecutting season,becausesharpbladescutcleanlywithouttearing orshreddingthegrassblades.Tearingandshredding turnsgrassbrownattheedges,whichslowsgrowthand increasesthechanceofdisease.
PreparingtoServicetheCuttingBlades
1.Lockthehandleintheverticalposition(Figure41); refertoAdjustingtheHandleHeight(page10).
InspectingtheBlades
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure42).Iftheedges arenotsharporhavenicks,removethebladesand havethemsharpenedorreplacethem.
2.Inspectthebladesthemselves,especiallythecurved
Figure42).Ifyounoticeanydamage,wear,or
area( aslotforminginthisarea(Figure42),immediately replaceitwithanewblade.
Figure42
1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming
2.Curvedarea4.Crack
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Ifyouallowabladetowear,aslotwillform betweenthesailandatpartoftheblade. Eventuallyapieceoftheblademaybreakoff andbethrownfromunderthehousing,possibly resultinginseriousinjurytoyouorbystanders.
•Inspectthebladeperiodicallyforwearor damage.
•Nevertrytostraightenabladethatisbentor weldabrokenorcrackedblade.
•Replaceawornordamagedblade.
referto
RemovingtheBlades(page22)and
InstallingtheBlades(page23).
WARNING
Abladethatisbentordamagedcouldbreak apartandcouldseriouslyinjureorkillyouor bystanders.
•Alwaysreplaceabentordamagedbladewith anewblade.
•Neverleorcreatesharpnotchesinthe edgesorsurfacesofablade.
3.Checkforbentblades;referto CheckingforBentBlades(page22).
CheckingforBentBlades
1.Rotatethebladesuntiltheyarepositionedasshown inFigure43.
RemovingtheBlades
Replacethebladeswhenthemachinehitsasolidobject orwhenabladeisoutofbalanceorbent.Useonly genuineTororeplacementblades.
1.Useablockofwoodtoholdeachbladesteadyand turnthebladeboltcounterclockwiseasshownin Figure44.
Figure43
1.Frontofcuttingdeck3.Measurefromthecutting
2.MeasureatlocationsA andB
2.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecuttingedges atlocationsAandB,(
Figure43),andrecordboth
edgetoasmooth,level surface
dimensions.
3.Rotatethebladessothattheiroppositeendsareat locationsAandB.
4.Repeatthemeasurementsinstep2andrecordthem.
Note:IfthedifferencebetweenthedimensionsA andBobtainedinsteps2and4exceeds1/8inch (3mm),thebladeisbentandmustbereplaced;
Figure44
2.RemoveeachbladeasshowninFigure45.
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1.Spindle(2)3.Blade(2)
2.Bladedriver(2)4.Bladebolt(2)
3.Inspectthepinsonthebladedriversforwearand damage.
InstallingtheBlades
1.Installtherstbladesothatitishorizontal,along withallmountinghardwareasshowninFigure45.
Note:Tightentheboltwithyourngers.
Important:Positionthecurvedendsofthe
bladestopointtowardthemachinehousing. Besuretonesttheraisedareasoneachblade
driverwiththerecessesintheheadofits correspondingspindle,andthepinsontheother sideofeachbladedriverwiththeholesinits correspondingblade.
2.Steadyeachbladewithaboardandturntheblade boltclockwisewithatorquewrenchasshownin Figure46;torquethebladeboltto60ft-lb(82N-m).
Important:Abolttorquedto60ft-lb(82N-m) isverytight.Putyourweightbehindthewrench andtightentheboltsecurely.Thisboltisvery difculttoovertighten.
Figure46
3.Rotatetheinstalledblade1/4turnuntilitisvertical, andinstalltheotherbladeinthesamemanneras therst(refertostep1).
Note:Thebladesshouldbeperpendicular,forming aninverted“T”asshownin
Figure47
1.Blade(2)
Figure47.
4.Tightenthesecondblade;refertostep2.
5.Rotatethebladesbyhandafull360°turntoensure thattheydonottouch.
Note:Ifthebladestoucheachother,theyarenot mountedcorrectly.Repeatsteps1through3,until thebladesnolongertoucheachother.
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WARNING
WARNING
Incorrectlyinstallingthebladescoulddamage themachineorcauseaninjurytotheoperator ortobystanders.
WashingUnderneaththe Machine
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Wash
underneaththemachine.
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Lowerthemachinetothelowestheight-of-cut.
4.Attachahosetothewashouttting,andturnthe wateronhigh(
Note:Spreadpetroleumjellyonthewashouttting O-ringtomakethecouplingslideoneasierand protecttheO-ring.
Figure48).
Abrokenormissingwashoutttingcould exposeyouandotherstothrownobjectsorblade contact.Contactwithabladeorthrowndebris cancauseinjuryordeath.
•Replaceabrokenormissingwashouttting immediately,beforeusingthemachine again.
•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe machineorthroughopeningsinthemower.
Figure48
1.Washouttting3.O-ring
2.Hose
5.Starttheengine,engagetheblade-controllever,and letthemachinerunfor1to3minutes.
6.Disengagetheblade-controllever,stoptheengine, andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
7.Shutoffthewaterandremovethecouplingfrom thewashouttting.
Note:Ifthemachineisnotcleanafterasingle washing,soakitandletitstandfor30minutes.Then repeattheprocess.
8.Runthemachineagainandengagethebladesfor1 to3minutestoremovetheexcesswater.
4.Coupling
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Storage
1.Runthemachineuntiltheenginestopsfromrunning outoffuel.
Storethemachineinacool,clean,dryplace.
GeneralInformation
1.Performtherecommendedannualmaintenance procedures;refertotheRecommendedMaintenance ScheduleunderMaintenance(page16).
2.Cleanunderthemachine;referto WashingUnderneaththeMachine(page24).
3.Removechaff,dirt,andgrimefromtheexternal partsoftheengine,theshrouding,andthetopof themachine.
4.Checktheconditionoftheblades;referto InspectingtheBlades(page21).
5.Servicetheairlter;referto ServicingtheAirFilter(page17).
6.Tightenallnuts,bolts,andscrews.
7.Touchupallrustedorchippedpaintsurfaceswith paintavailablefromanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
8.Chargethebatteryfor24hours,thenunplugthe batterychargerandstorethemachineinanunheated area.Ifyoumuststorethemachineinaheated area,youmustchargethebatteryevery90days (electric-startmodelonly).
9.Foldthehandleforstorage;referto AdjustingtheHandleHeight(page10).
PreparingtheFuelSystem
WARNING
Gasolinecanvaporizeifyoustoreitoverlong periodsoftimeandexplodeifitcomesintocontact withanopename.
•Donotstoregasolineoverlongperiodsoftime.
•Donotstorethemachinewithgasolineinthe fueltankorthecarburetorinanenclosurewith anopename.(Forexample,afurnaceora waterheaterpilotlight.)
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringitinany enclosure.
2.Starttheengineagain.
3.Allowtheenginetorununtilitstops.Whenyoucan nolongerstarttheengine,itissufcientlydry.
PreparingtheEngine
1.Whiletheengineisstillwarm,changetheengineoil; refertoChangingtheEngineOil(page17).
2.Removethesparkplug.
3.Usinganoilcan,addabout1oz.(30ml),ofmotor oiltotheenginethroughthespark-plughole.
4.Slowlypullthestarterropeseveraltimestodistribute oilthroughoutthecylinder.
5.Installthesparkplugbutdonotconnectthewireto thesparkplug.Securethewiresothatitdoesnot comeintocontactwiththesparkplug.
RemovingtheMachinefrom Storage
1.Unfoldthehandle;referto AdjustingtheHandleHeight(page10).
2.Checkandtightenallfasteners.
3.Removethesparkplugandspintheenginerapidly usingthestartertoblowexcessoilfromthecylinder.
4.Inspectthesparkplugandreplaceitifitisdirty, worn,orcracked;refertotheEngineOperator’sManual.
5.Installthesparkplugandtightenittothe recommendedtorqueof180in-lb(20N-m).
6.Performanyneededmaintenanceprocedures;refer
Maintenance(page16).
to
7.Checktheengineoillevel;referto CheckingtheEngineOilLevel(page9).
8.Fillthefuelinthefueltankwithfreshgasoline;refer toRecommendedFuel(page8).
9.Chargethebattery;referto ChargingtheBattery(page18)(electric-start modelonly).
10.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
Onthelastrefuelingoftheyear,addfuelstabilizerto thefuelasdirectedbytheenginemanufacturer.Empty thefueltankwhenmowingthelasttimebeforestoring themachine.
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Notes:
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Notes:
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TheToroTotalCoverageGuarantee
A3-Y earFullWarranty(45DayLimitedWarrantyforCommercialUse)
TheToroGTSStartingGuarantee
A3-YearFullWarranty(NotApplicableforCommercialUse)
TimeMaster
WalkPowerMowers
ConditionsandProductsCovered
TheToroCompanyanditsafliate,ToroWarrantyCompany ,pursuantto anagreementbetweenthem,jointlypromisetorepairtheT oroProduct listedbelowifusedforresidentialpurposes*;ifitisdefectiveinmaterials orworkmanshiporifitstopsfunctioningduetothefailureofacomponent; oriftheT oroGTS(GuaranteedtoStart)enginewillnotstartontherstor secondpull,providedtheroutinemaintenancerequiredintheOperator's Manualhavebeenperformed.
Thiswarrantycoversthecostofpartsandlabor,butyoumustpay transportationcosts.
Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromthedateofpurchase:
ProductsWarrantyPeriod
TimeMasterMowerandAttachments GTS(GuaranteedtoStart)3-yearfullwarranty Battery1-year
3-yearfullwarranty
LimitedWarrantyforCommercialUse*
TheseT oroProductsusedforcommercial,institutional,orrentaluse, arewarrantedfor45daysagainstdefectsinmaterialsorworkmanship. Componentsfailingduetonormalweararenotcoveredbythiswarranty.
TheToroGTS(GuaranteedtoStart)StartingGuaranteedoesnotapply whentheproductisusedcommercially*.
InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService
IfyouthinkthatyourT oroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsor workmanship,orifanormal,able-bodiedadultcannolongerstartyour product'sengineinoneortwopulls,followthisprocedure:
1.ContactanyAuthorizedT oroServiceDealertoarrangeserviceattheir dealership.Tolocateadealerconvenienttoyou,refertotheY ellow Pagesofyourtelephonedirectory(lookunder“LawnMowers”)or accessourwebsiteatwww.Toro.com.Youmayalsocallthenumbers listedinitem#3tousethe24-hourToroDealerlocatorsystem.
2.Bringtheproductandyourproofofpurchase(salesreceipt)tothe ServiceDealer.Thedealerwilldiagnosetheproblemanddetermine ifitiscoveredunderwarranty.
3.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeServiceDealer’s analysisorwiththeassistanceprovided,contactusat:
CustomerCareDepartment,RLCDivision TheT oroCompany 811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth Bloomington,MN55420-1196 Tollfreeat866-214-9807(U.S.customers) Tollfreeat866-214-9808(Canadiancustomers)
OwnerResponsibilities
YoumustmaintainyourT oroProductbyfollowingthemaintenance proceduresdescribedintheOperator'sManual.Suchroutine maintenance,whetherperformedbyadealerorbyyou,isatyourexpense.
ItemsandConditionsNotCovered
Thereisnootherexpresswarrantyexceptforspecialemissionsystem coverageandenginewarrantycoverageonsomeproducts.Thisexpress warrantydoesnotcoverthefollowing:
•Costofregularmaintenanceserviceorparts,suchaslters,fuel,
lubricants,oilchanges,sparkplugs,airltersbladesharpening orwornblades,cable/linkageadjustments,orbrakeandclutch adjustments
•Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenalteredormisusedandrequires
replacementorrepairduetoaccidentsorlackofpropermaintenance
•Repairsnecessaryduetofailuretousefreshfuel(lessthanone
monthold),orfailuretoproperlypreparetheunitpriortoanyperiod ofnon-useoveronemonth
•Pickupanddeliverycharges
•Operationalmisuse,neglect,oraccidents
•RepairsorattemptedrepairsbyanyoneotherthananAuthorized
ToroServiceDealer
•Repairsoradjustmentstocorrectstartingdifcultiesduetothe
following:
–failuretofollowpropermaintenanceprocedures
–rotarymowerbladestrikinganobject
–contaminantsinthefuelsystem
–improperfuel(consultyourOperator'sManualifindoubt)
–failuretodrainthefuelsystempriortoanyperiodofnon-use
overonemonth
•Specialoperationalconditionswherestartingmayrequiremorethan
twopulls:
–rsttimestartsafterextendedperiodofnon-useoverthree
monthsorseasonalstorage
–cooltemperaturestartssuchasthosefoundinearlyspringand
lateautumn
–improperstartingprocedures-ifyouarehavingdifcultystarting
yourunit,pleasechecktheOperator'sManualtoensurethat youareusingthecorrectstartingprocedures.Thiscansavean unnecessaryvisittoanAuthorizedT oroServiceDealer .
GeneralConditions
Allrepairscoveredbythesewarrantiesmustbeperformedbyan AuthorizedToroServiceDealerusingToro-approvedreplacementparts. RepairbyanAuthorizedToroServiceDealerisyoursoleremedyunder thiswarranty .
NeitherTheT oroCompanynorT oroWarrantyCompanyisliablefor indirect,incidental,orconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththe useoftheT oroProductscoveredbythesewarranties,includingany costorexpenseofprovidingsubstituteequipmentorserviceduring reasonableperiodsofmalfunctionornon-usependingcompletionof repairsunderthesewarranties.
Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequential damages,sotheaboveexclusionsmaynotapplytoyou.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveother rightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.
CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada
CustomerswhohavepurchasedToroproductsexportedfromtheUnitedStatesorCanadashouldcontacttheirToroDistributor(Dealer)toobtain guaranteepoliciesforyourcountry,province,orstate.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwithyourDistributor'sserviceorhavedifcultyobtaining guaranteeinformation,contacttheT oroimporter.Ifallotherremediesfail,youmaycontactusatT oroWarrantyCompany.
*Residentialpurposesmeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanonelocation,orinstitutionalorrentaluse,isconsidered commercialuse,andthecommercialusewarrantyapplies.
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