FormNo.3362-704RevA
21inCommercialLawnMower
ModelNo.22155TE—SerialNo.310000001andUp
ModelNo.22156TE—SerialNo.310000001andUp
ToregisteryourproductordownloadanOperator'sManualorPartsCatalogatnocharge,gotowww.Toro.com.OriginalInstructions(EN)
ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean
directives.Fordetails,seetheseparateproductspecic
DeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.
Introduction
Thisrotary-blade,walk-behindlawnmoweris
intendedtobeusedbyresidentialhomeowners
orprofessional,hiredoperators.Itisdesigned
primarilyforcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawns
onresidentialorcommercialproperties.Itisnot
designedforcuttingbrushorforagriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury
andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating
theproductproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.comfor
productandaccessoryinformation,helpndinga
dealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseserious
injuryordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended
precautions.
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
Contents
Introduction.................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................3
GeneralmowerSafety...........................................3
SoundPressure.....................................................5
SoundPower........................................................5
Vibration,Hand/arm...........................................5
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.............................5
Setup............................................................................7
1InstallingtheHandle..........................................7
2FillingtheEnginewithOil.................................9
3InstalltheMulchPlugorGrassBag....................9
ProductOverview......................................................11
Controls.............................................................11
Specications.....................................................11
Operation...................................................................12
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel............................12
FillingtheFuelTankwithGasoline.....................12
StartingtheEngine.............................................12
StoppingtheEngine...........................................14
OperatingtheSelf-propelDrive..........................14
AdjustingtheCuttingHeight..............................14
MulchingtheClippings.......................................15
BaggingtheClippings.........................................15
Side-dischargingtheClippings............................17
OperatingTips...................................................18
Maintenance...............................................................19
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)................19
PremaintenanceProcedures....................................19
PreparingforMaintenance.................................19
EngineMaintenance...............................................20
ServicingtheAirCleaner....................................20
ChangingtheEngineOil....................................20
ServicingtheSparkPlug.....................................21
DriveSystemMaintenance.....................................22
AdjustingtheSelf-propelDrive...........................22
BladeMaintenance.................................................22
MaintainingtheCuttingBlade.............................22
Cleaning.................................................................23
CleaningtheMowerHousing..............................23
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Storage.......................................................................24
PreparingtheFuelSystem...................................24
PreparingtheEngine..........................................24
GeneralInformation..........................................24
RemovingtheLawnMowerfromStorage............24
Troubleshooting.........................................................25
Safety
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismowercan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructions.
Torodesignedandtestedthismowerforreasonablysafe
service;however,failuretocomplywiththefollowing
instructionsmayresultinpersonalinjury.
Toensuremaximumsafety,bestperformance,and
togainknowledgeoftheproduct,itisessential
thatyouandanyotheroperatorofthemowerread
andunderstandthecontentsofthismanualbefore
theengineiseverstarted.Payparticularattention
tothesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2)whichmeans
Caution,Warning,orDanger—“personalsafety
instruction.”Readandunderstandtheinstruction
becauseithastodowithsafety.Failuretocomply
withtheinstructionmayresultinpersonalinjury.
GeneralmowerSafety
Thefollowinginstructionshavebeenadaptedfromthe
ISOstandard5395.
Thiscuttingmachineiscapableofamputatinghands
andfeetandthrowingobjects.Failuretoobservethe
followingsafetyinstructionscouldresultinserious
injuryordeath.
Training
•Readtheinstructionscarefully.Befamiliarwiththe
controlsandtheproperuseoftheequipment.
•Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwiththese
instructionstousethemower.Localregulationscan
restricttheageoftheoperator.
•Keepinmindthattheoperatororuserisresponsible
foraccidentsorhazardsoccurringtootherpeopleor
theirproperty.
•Understandexplanationsforallpictogramsusedon
themowerorintheinstructions.
Gasoline
WARNING-Gasolineishighlyammable.Takethe
followingprecautions.
•Storefuelincontainersspecicallydesignedforthis
purpose.
•Refueloutdoorsonlyanddonotsmokewhile
refueling.
•Addfuelbeforestartingtheengine.Neverremove
thecapofthefueltankoraddgasolinewhilethe
engineisrunningorwhentheengineishot.
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•Ifgasolineisspilled,donotattempttostartthe
enginebutmovethemowerawayfromtheareaof
spillageandavoidcreatinganysourceofignition
untilgasolinevaporshavedissipated.
•Replaceallfueltankandcontainercapssecurely.
Preparation
•Whilemowing,alwayswearsubstantialfootwearand
longtrousers.Donotoperatetheequipmentwhen
barefootorwearingopensandals.
•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentis
tobeusedandremoveallstones,sticks,wires,bones
andotherforeignobjects.
•Beforeusing,alwaysvisuallyinspecttoseethat
guards,andsafetydevices,suchasdeectorsand/or
grasscatchers,areinplaceandworkingcorrectly.
•Beforeusing,alwaysvisuallyinspecttoseethatthe
blades,bladeboltsandcutterassemblyarenotworn
ordamaged.Replacewornordamagedbladesand
boltsinsetstopreservebalance.
Starting
•Disengageallbladeanddriveclutchesandshiftinto
neutralbeforestartingtheengine.
•Donottiltmowerwhenstartingtheengineor
switchingonthemotor,unlessthemowerhastobe
tiltedforstarting.Inthiscase,donottiltitmorethan
absolutelynecessaryandliftonlythepart,whichis
awayfromtheoperator.
•Starttheengineorswitchonthemotorcarefully
accordingtoinstructionsandwithfeetwellaway
fromtheblade(s)andnotinfrontofthedischarge
chute.
Operation
•Nevermowwhilepeople,especiallychildren,orpets
arenearby.
•Mowonlyindaylightoringoodarticiallight.
•Avoidoperatingthemowerinwetgrass,where
feasible.
•Stayalertforholesintheterrainandotherhidden
hazards.
•Donotputhandsorfeetnearorunderrotatingparts.
Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatalltimes.
•Neverpickuporcarryamowerwhiletheengine
isrunning.
•Useextremecautionwhenreversingorpullinga
pedestriancontrolledmowertowardsyou.
•Walk,neverrun.
•Slopes:
–Donotmowexcessivelysteepslopes.
–Exerciseextremecautionwhenonslopes.
–Mowacrossthefaceofslopes,neverupand
downandexerciseextremecautionwhen
changingdirectiononslopes.
–Alwaysbesureofyourfootingonslopes.
•Reducespeedonslopesandinsharpturnstoprevent
overturningorlossofcontrol.
•Stopthebladeifthemowerhastobetiltedfor
transportationwhencrossingsurfacesotherthan
grassandwhentransportingthemowertoandfrom
theareatobemowed.
•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere
dangerouscarbonmonoxidefumescancollect.
•Stoptheengine
–wheneveryouleavethemower.
–beforerefueling.
–beforeremovingthegrasscatcher.
–beforemakingheightadjustmentunless
adjustmentcanbemadefromtheoperator’s
position.
•Stoptheengineanddisconnectthespark-plugwire.
–beforeclearingblockagesoruncloggingchute.
–beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthe
mower.
–afterstrikingaforeignobject,inspectthemower
fordamageandmakerepairsbeforerestarting
andoperatingthemower.
–ifmowerstartstovibrateabnormally(check
immediately).
•Reducethethrottlesettingduringengineshutdown,
andclosethefuelvalveattheconclusionofmowing.
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Ifyousee
lightningorhearthunderinthearea,donotoperate
themachine;seekshelter.
•Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingornearroadways.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewstighttobesurethe
equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.
•Donotusepressurecleaningequipmentonmachine.
•Neverstoretheequipmentwithgasolineinthetank
andinsideabuildingwherefumescanreachanopen
ameorspark.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinany
enclosure.
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•Toreducetherehazard,keeptheengine,silencer,
batterycompartmentandgasolinestoragefreeof
grass,leaves,orexcessivegrease.
•Checkgrasscatchercomponentsandthedischarge
guardfrequentlyandreplacewithmanufacturer’s
recommendedparts,whennecessary.
•Replacewornordamagedpartsforsafety.
•Replacefaultysilencers.
•Ifthefueltankhastobedrained,dothisoutdoors.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsor
overspeedtheengine.Operatinganengineat
excessivespeedcanincreasethehazardofpersonal
injury.
•Becarefulduringadjustmentofthemowerto
prevententrapmentofthengersbetweenmoving
bladesandxedpartsofthemower.
•Toensurethebestperformanceandsafety,
purchaseonlygenuineTororeplacementparts
andaccessories.Donotuse
will t
partsand
accessories;theymaycauseasafetyhazard.
SoundPressure
Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’s
earof98dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)
of1dBA.Thesoundpressurelevelwasdetermined
accordingtotheproceduresoutlinedinEN836.
SoundPower
Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof91dBA,
whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.The
soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinISO11094.
Vibration,Hand/arm
Thisunitdoesnotexceedhand/armvibrationlevelsof
5.8m/s
2
fortherighthandand4.0m/s
2
fortheleft
hand,eachincludinganUncertaintyValue(K)of2.3
m/s
2
.Themeasuredvaluesweredeterminedaccording
totheproceduresoutlinedinEN836.
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaof
potentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
Manufacturer’sMark
1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal
machinemanufacturer.
110-4978
1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.
2.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistancefromthemachine.
3.Cutting,dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot—stoptheengineandremovethesparkplugwirebeforeperformingany
maintenanceonthemachine.
4.Cutting,dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot—stayawayfrommovingparts.
5.Warning—stoptheenginebeforeleavingthemachine.
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110-9457
1.EngineswitchOff
3.Unlocked
2.EngineswitchOn
4.Locked
112-8760
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine.
2.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom
movingparts.
114-2820
1.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManual.
4.Cutting/dismemberment
hazardofhandorfoot,
mowerblade—stayaway
frommovingparts.
2.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
asafedistancefromthe
machine.
5.Cutting/dismemberment
hazardofhandorfoot,
mowerblade—remove
theignitionkeyandread
theinstructionsbefore
servicingorperforming
maintenance.
3.Thrownobjecthazard—do
notoperatethemower
withoutthereardischarge
plugorbaginplace;do
notoperatethemower
withoutthesidedischarge
coverordeectorinplace.
6.Cutting/dismemberment
hazardofhandorfoot,
mowerblade—donot
operateupanddown
slopes;operatesideto
sideonslopes;stopthe
enginebeforeleavingthe
operatingposition;and
lookbehindyouwhen
backingup.
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescription
Qty.
Use
Bolt(1/2x1-1/2inches)
4
Curvedwasher
2
Spacer
2
1
Locknut(1/2inch)
4
Installthehandle.
2
SAE30detergentoilwithanAPIservice
classicationofSH,SJ,SL,orhigher
(notsuppliedwiththemower).
20oz.
(0.55l)
Filltheenginewithoil.
3
Nopartsrequired
–
Installthemulchplugorgrassbag.
1
InstallingtheHandle
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
4
Bolt(1/2x1-1/2inches)
2
Curvedwasher
2
Spacer
4
Locknut(1/2inch)
Procedure
1.Removethetwoscrewsthatholdthebackcoverin
placeandremovethebackcover(Figure3).
Figure3
2.Attachthehandletothemowerhousing(Figure4)
usingthe4bolts,4locknuts,2spacers,and2curved
washersintheloosepartsbag.
Figure4
1.Bolt(1/2x1-1/2inches)
(4)
3.Spacer(2)
2.Curvedwasher(2)4.Locknut(1/2inch)(4)
Note:Youcansetthehandleheightinoneoftwo
positions(Figure5).Setthehandletoaheightthatis
comfortableforyou.
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Figure5
1.Higherhandleposition2.Lowerhandleposition
Note:Torqueallboltsto120in-lb(13.6N·m).
3.Routethebladebrakecablearoundtheoutsideof
thehandleandattachthecableend(Figure6).
Figure6
1.Bladebrakecable
3.AttachcableZ-ttingend
here
2.Insertcablejacketend
here
4.Throttlecable
4.Routetheself-propeldrivecablearoundtheoutside
ofthehandle,threadthecablethroughtheopening
onthelefthandsideofthehousing,andattachthe
cableend(Figure7).
Figure7
1.Self-propeldrivecable
3.Attachcableendhere
2.Insertcablejacketend
here
5.Ensurethattheself-propeldriveisproperlyadjusted.
RefertoAdjustingtheSelf-propelDriveinthe
Maintenancesection.
6.Routethethrottlecablearoundtheoutsideofthe
handle,insertthecablejacketinthecableclamp,
andattachthecableendtothethrottleleveronthe
engine(Figure6andFigure8).
Figure8
1.Attachcableendhere3.Throttlecable
2.Cableclamp
7.Adjustthethrottlecablebydoingthefollowing:
A.SetthethrottlecontroltotheFastposition
(Figure9).
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Figure9
B.Removetheaircleanercovertoseethethrottle
ontheenginemoreeasily(Figure10).
Figure10
C.Movethethrottleleverontheengineuntil
thethrottleleverjusttouchesthechokelever
(Figure11).
Figure11
1.Setscrew
3.Throttlelever
2.Chokelever
D.Tightenthesetscrew(Figure11).
E.Installtheaircleanercover.
8.Installthebackcoverwiththetwoscrewsyou
removedinstep1.
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FillingtheEnginewithOil
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
20oz.
(0.55l)
SAE30detergentoilwithanAPIserviceclassication
ofSH,SJ,SL,orhigher(notsuppliedwiththemower).
Procedure
Important:Yourmower
does not
comewithoil
intheengine.
1.Removethedipstick(Figure12).
Figure12
2.Slowlypouroilintotheoillltube,periodically
checkingthelevelwiththedipstick,untilthedipstick
indicatesthattheengineisfullasillustratedin
Figure12.Donotoverll.(Max.ll:20oz.(0.55
l),type:SAE30detergentoilwithanAPIservice
classicationofSH,SJ,SL,orhigher.)
Note:Ifyouoverlltheengine,poursomeoilout
ofitasdirectedinChangingtheEngineOil.
3.Installthedipsticksecurely.
Important:
Change the engine oil after the r st
5 operating hour s
;changeityearlythereafter.
RefertoChangingtheEngineOil.
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3
InstalltheMulchPlugorGrass
Bag
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Youmustcorrectlyinstallthemulchplug(formulching
orside-discharging)orgrassbag(forbagging)orthe
enginewillnotstart.
Themowerhasasafetyswitch,locatedatthebottom
ofachannelonthetop,rightrearofthemower,that
preventsthemowerfromoperatingwithoutamulch
plugorgrassbag.Thispreventsthemowerfrom
throwingdebrisattheoperatorthroughtherearchute.
Fortheswitchtodetectthepresenceofthemulchplug,
thetopofthemulchpluglevermustliefullyinthe
bottomofthechannel(Figure13).
Figure13
1.Topofmulchplugleverinswitchchannel
1.Insertthemulchplugintothemower,ifitisn’t
alreadyinstalled(Figure14).
Figure14
2.Squeezethebuttonontheleverwithyourthumb
andfullyinsertthemulchplugintotheopening
(Figure14).
3.Releasethebuttonontheleverandensurethatthe
topoftheleverisliesfullyintheswitchchannel.If
thetopoftheleverisnotintheswitchchannel,
yourmowerwillnotstart!
Note:Iftheleverdoesnotlatchproperly,
disconnectthewirefromthesparkplugandcheck
forandremoveanydebrisbuildupinthetunnel.
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ProductOverview
Figure15
1.Handle
6.Oilll/dipstick
2.Bladecontrolbar
7.Airlter
3.Self-propeldrivebar
(model22156TEonly)
8.Cuttingheightlever(4)
4.Fueltank
9.Sparkplug
5.Starterhandle
10.Throttlecontrollever
Figure16
1.Grassbag3.Mulchplug(installed)
2.Sidedischargechute
Controls
Figure17
1.Recoilstarthandle
3.Self-propeldrivebar
(model22156TEonly)
2.Bladecontrolbar4.Throttlecontrollever
Thethrottlesettingsareshownin(Figure18).
Figure18
1.Choke3.Slow
2.Fast
4.Stop
Specications
Model
Weight*
LengthWidthHeight
22155TE87lb
(39kg)
61in
(155cm)
23in
(58cm)
41in
(104cm)
22156TE91lb
(41kg)
61in
(155cm)
23in
(58cm)
41in
(104cm)
*Eachmowerwasweighedhavinganattachedempty
grassbagandoilintheenginebutwithlittleornofuel
inthefueltank.
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Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
1.Removethedipstick,wipeitclean,andinsertit
intotheoilllerneck,butdonotscrewitin
(Figure19).
Figure19
2.Removethedipstickandchecktheoillevel
(Figure19).
Ifthereisnooilonthedipstick,slowlypouroil
intotheoillltube,periodicallycheckingthelevel
withthedipstick,untilthedipstickindicatesthat
theengineisfullasillustratedinFigure19.Donot
overll.(Max.ll:20oz.(0.55l),type:SAE30
detergentoilwithanAPIserviceclassicationof
SH,SJ,SL,orhigher.)
Note:Ifyouoverlltheengine,poursomeoilout
ofitasdirectedinChangingtheEngineOil.
3.Installthedipsticksecurely.
FillingtheFuelTankwith
Gasoline
Gasolineisextremelyammableandexplosive.
Areorexplosionfromgasolinecanburnyou
andothers.
•Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthe
gasoline,placethecontainerand/ormower
directlyonthegroundbeforelling,notina
vehicleoronanobject.
•Fillthetankoutdoorswhentheengineis
cold.Wipeupspills.
•Donothandlegasolinewhensmokingor
aroundanopenameorsparks.
•Storegasolineinanapprovedfuelcontainer,
outofthereachofchildren.
Fillthefueltankwithfreshunleadedregulargasoline
fromamajorname-brandservicestation(Figure20).
Important:Toreducestartingproblems,add
fuelstabilizertothefuelallseason,mixingitwith
gasolinelessthan30daysold.
Figure20
StartingtheEngine
Important:Themowerhasasafetyswitchthat
preventsyoufromstartingthemowerunless
yourstinstallthemulchplugorthegrassbag
securelyonthemower.
1.Installthemulchplug(Figure21)orthegrassbag
(Figure22)onthemower.
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Figure21
1.Topofmulchplugleverinswitchchannel
Figure22
2.TurnthefuelvalvelevertotheOnposition
(Figure23).
Figure23
3.Movethechoke/throttlelevertotheChoke
position(Figure18).
4.Holdthebladecontrolbaragainstthehandleand
pulltherecoilstarteronceortwice(Figure24).
Note:Pulltherecoilstarthandlelightlyuntilyou
feelresistance,thenpullitbriskly.
Figure24
1.Recoilstarthandle
5.Movethechoke/throttlelevertotheFastposition
(Figure18).
6.Holdthebladecontrolbaragainstthehandleand
pulltherecoilstarter(Figure24).
7.Ifthemowerdoesnotstartin1or2pulls,repeat
steps3through6.
Note:Ifthemowerstilldoesnotstart,contactan
AuthorizedServiceDealer.
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StoppingtheEngine
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Tostoptheengine,releasethebladecontrolbar
(Figure25).
Important:Whenyoureleasethebladecontrol
bar,boththeengineandbladeshouldstopwithin
3seconds.Iftheydonotstopproperly,stop
usingyourmowerimmediatelyandcontactan
AuthorizedServiceDealer.
Figure25
1.Bladecontrolbar
OperatingtheSelf-propel
Drive
Model22156TEonly
1.Tooperatetheself-propeldrive,squeezethe
self-propeldrivebaragainstthehandleandhold
it(Figure26).
Figure26
1.Self-propeldrivebar
Note:Themaximumself-propeldrivespeedis
xed.Toreducethespeed,increasethespace
betweentheself-propeldrivebarandthehandle.
2.Todisengagetheself-propeldrive,releasethe
self-propeldrivebar.
Note:Themowercomeswithfreewheeling
clutcheswhichmakeiteasiertopullthemower
rearward.Todisengagetheclutches,youmayneed
topushthemowerforwardoneinch(2.5cm)or
moreafteryoureleasetheself-propeldrivebar.
AdjustingtheCuttingHeight
Cuttingheightsarefrom1inch(25mm)to4-1/2
inches(114mm)in1/2-inch(13mm)increments.
Adjustingthecuttingheightmaybringyouinto
contactwiththemovingblade,causingserious
injury.
•Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostop.
•Donotputyourngersunderthehousing
whenadjustingthecuttingheight.
Adjustthecuttingheightasdesired(Figure27).Setall
fourwheelstothesameheight.
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Note:Toraisethemower,moveall4cuttingheight
leversforward;tolowerthemower,movethem
rearward.
Figure27
1.Highestheight-of-cut
position(leversforward)
2.Lowestheight-of-cut
position(leversrearward)
MulchingtheClippings
Yourmowercomesfromthefactoryreadytomulch
thegrassandleafclippingsbackintothelawn.
Ifthegrassbagisonthemower,removeit(refer
toRemovingtheGrassBag)beforemulchingthe
clippings.Ifthesidedischargechuteisonthemower,
removeitandlockthesidedischargedoor(referto
RemovingtheSideDischargeChute)beforemulching
theclippings.
Important:Themowerhasasafetyswitchthat
preventsyoufromstartingthemowerunlessyou
rstinstallthemulchplugsecurelyonthemower
(Figure28).
InstallthemulchplugasillustratedinFigure28.
Figure28
1.Topofmulchplugleverinswitchchannel
BaggingtheClippings
Usethegrassbagwhenyouwanttocollectgrassand
leafclippingsfromthelawn.
Ifthesidedischargechuteisonthemower,removeit
andlockthesidedischargedoor(refertoRemovingthe
SideDischargeChute)beforebaggingtheclippings.
Aworngrassbagcouldallowsmallstones
andothersimilardebristobethrowninthe
operator’sorbystander’sdirectionandresultin
seriouspersonalinjuryordeathtotheoperator
orbystanders.
Checkthegrassbagfrequently.Ifitis
damaged,installanewTororeplacementbag.
Thebladeissharp;contactingthebladecan
resultinseriouspersonalinjury.
Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto
stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
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InstallingtheGrassBag
1.Removethemulchplug(Figure29).
Figure29
2.Insertthegrassbaghandleintothegroovesatthe
topofthemower.
Important:Themowerhasasafetyswitchthat
preventsyoufromstartingthemowerunless
yourstinstallthegrassbagsecurelyonthe
mower.
RemovingtheGrassBag
1.Liftthegrassbaghandleoutfromthegroovesat
thetopofthemowerandremovethebagfromthe
mower(Figure30).
Figure30
2.Insertthemulchplug(Figure31).
Figure31
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Side-dischargingthe
Clippings
Usethesidedischargeforcuttingverytallgrass.
Ifthebagisonthemower,removeitandinsertthe
mulchplug(refertoRemovingtheGrassBag)before
side-dischargingtheclippings.
Important:Themowerhasasafetyswitchthat
preventsyoufromstartingthemowerunlessyou
rstinstallthemulchplugsecurelyonthemower
(refertoMulchingtheClippings).
InstallingtheSideDischargeChute
1.Unlockthesidedischargedoor(Figure32).
Figure32
2.Liftopenthesidedischargedoor(Figure33).
Figure33
3.Installthesidedischargechuteandclosethedoor
ontothechute(Figure34).
Figure34
RemovingtheSideDischargeChute
Toremovethesidedischargechute,reversethesteps
above.
Important:Lockthesidedischargedoorafteryou
closeit(Figure35).
Figure35
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OperatingTips
GeneralTips
•Maintainasharpbladethroughoutthecutting
season.Periodicallyledownnicksontheblade.
•Replacethebladewhennecessarywithanoriginal
Tororeplacementblade.
•Mowonlydrygrassorleaves.Wetgrassandleaves
tendtoclumpontheyardandcancausethemower
toplugortheenginetostall.
Wetgrassorleavescancauseseriousinjuryif
youslipandcontacttheblade.
Mowonlyindryconditions.
•Cleanunderthemowerhousingaftereachmowing.
SeeCleaningundertheMowerHousing.
•Keeptheengineingoodrunningcondition.
•Settheenginespeedtothefastestpositionforthe
bestcuttingresults.
Operatingamowerwithitsenginerunningat
aspeedgreaterthanthefactorysettingcan
causethemowertothrowapartofthebladeor
engineintotheoperator’sorbystander’sarea
andresultinseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.
–Donotchangetheenginespeedsetting.
–Ifyoususpecttheenginespeedisfaster
thannormal,contactanAuthorizedService
Dealer.
•Cleantheairlterfrequently.Mulchingstirsup
moreclippingsanddustwhichclogstheairlter
andreducesengineperformance.
CuttingGrass
•Grassgrowsatdifferentratesatdifferenttimesof
theyear.Inthesummerheat,itisbesttocutgrass
atthe2-inch(51mm),2-1/2inch(64mm),or
3-inch(76mm)cuttingheightsettings.Cutonly
aboutathirdofthegrassbladeatatime.Donot
cutbelowthe2-1/2inch(64mm)settingunlessthe
grassissparseoritislatefallwhengrassgrowth
beginstoslowdown.
•Whencuttinggrassover6inches(15cm)tall,rst
mowatthehighestcuttingheightsettingandwalk
slower;thenmowagainatalowersettingforthe
bestlawnappearance.Ifthegrassistoolongand
theleavesclumpontopofthelawn,themowermay
plugandcausetheenginetostall.
•Alternatethemowingdirection.Thishelpsdisperse
theclippingsoverthelawnforevenfertilization.
Ifthenishedlawnappearanceisunsatisfactory,try
oneormoreofthefollowing:
•Sharpentheblade.
•Walkataslowerpacewhilemowing.
•Raisethecuttingheightonyourmower.
•Cutthegrassmorefrequently.
•Overlapcuttingswathsinsteadofcuttingafull
swathwitheachpass.
•Setthecuttingheightonthefrontwheelsonenotch
lowerthantherearwheels.
CuttingLeaves
•Aftercuttingthelawn,ensurethathalfofthelawn
showsthroughthecutleafcover.Youmayneedto
makemorethanonepassovertheleaves.
•Forlightleafcoverage,setallthewheelsatthesame
cuttingheightsetting.
•Iftherearemorethan5inches(12.7cm)ofleaves
onthelawn,setthefrontcuttingheight1or2
notcheshigherthantherearcuttingheight.This
makesiteasiertofeedtheleavesunderthemower
housing.
•Slowdownyourmowingspeedifthemowerdoes
notcuttheleavesnelyenough.
•Ifyoumowoveroakleaves,youcanaddlimeto
thegrassinthespringtoreducetheacidityofthe
oakleaves.
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Maintenance
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
MaintenanceProcedure
Aftertherst5hours
•Changetheengineoil.
Beforeeachuseordaily
•Checktheengineoillevel.
•Ensurethattheenginestopswithin3secondsafterreleasingthebladecontrolbar.
•Checktheaircleanerfordirtand/ordamageandcleanorreplaceitifnecessary.
•Cleangrassclippingsanddirtfromunderthemower.
Every100hours
•Checkthesparkplug.
Every200hours
•Replacethesparkplug.
Beforestorage
•Emptythefueltankbeforerepairsasdirectedandbeforeannualstorage.
Yearly
•Cleantheairlter(morefrequentlyindustyoperatingconditions).
•Changetheengineoil.
•Replacethebladeorhaveitsharpened(morefrequentlyiftheedgedullsquickly).
Premaintenance
Procedures
PreparingforMaintenance
1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Disconnectthesparkplugwirefromthesparkplug
(Figure36)beforeperforminganymaintenance
procedure.
Figure36
3.Afterperformingthemaintenanceprocedure(s),
connectthesparkplugwiretothesparkplug.
Important:Beforetippingthemowertochange
theoilorreplacetheblade,allowthefueltank
torundrythroughnormalusage.Ifyoumust
tipthemowerpriortorunningoutoffuel,usea
handfuelpumptoremovethefuel.Alwaystip
themowerontoitssidewiththeairlterup.
Tippingthemowermaycausethefueltoleak.
Gasolineisammable,explosiveandcancause
personalinjury.
Runtheenginedryorremovethegasolinewith
ahandpump;neversiphon.
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EngineMaintenance
ServicingtheAirCleaner
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Yearly
1.Pressdownonthelatchtabsontopoftheaircleaner
cover(Figure37).
Figure37
1.Latchtabs
2.Openthecover(Figure38).
Figure38
3.Removetheairlter(Figure39).
Figure39
1.Aircleanercover
2.Airlter
4.Iftheairlterisdamagedoriswetwithoilorfuel,
replaceit.
5.Iftheairlterisdirty,tapitonahardsurfaceseveral
timesorblowcompressedairlessthan30psi(207
kPa)throughthesideofthelterthatfacesthe
engine.
Note:Donotbrushthedirtoffthelter;brushing
forcesdirtintothebers.
6.Removedirtfromtheaircleanerbodyandcover
usingamoistrag.Donotwipedirtintotheair
duct.
7.Installthelterintotheaircleaner.
8.Closethecover.
ChangingtheEngineOil
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours
Yearly
Runtheengineafewminutesbeforechangingtheoil
towarmit.Warmoilowsbetterandcarriesmore
contaminants.
1.Performthepre-maintenanceprocedures;referto
PreparingforMaintenance.
2.Removethedipstick(Figure40).
Figure40
3.Tipthemowerontoitsside,withtheairlterup,
todraintheusedoiloutthroughtheoillltube
(Figure41).
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