Toro TimeMaster 30in Lawn Mower User manual

TimeMaster 30in Lawn Mower
Toro
Brand
Toro
Model
TimeMaster 30in Lawn Mower
Category
Lawnmowers
Type
User manual

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FormNo.3437-159RevA
TimeMaster
®
30inLawnMower
ModelNo.21199—SerialNo.405600000andUp
ModelNo.21199HD—SerialNo.404314000andUp
ModelNo.21200—SerialNo.405700000andUp
Operator'sManual
Introduction
Thisrotary-blade,walk-behindlawnmowerisintended
tobeusedbyresidentialhomeowners.Itisdesigned
primarilyforcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawnson
residentialproperties.Usingthisproductforpurposes
otherthanitsintendedusecouldprovedangerousto
youandbystanders.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
Visitwww.T oro.comformoreinformation,including
safetytips,trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,
helpndingadealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.Writetheproductmodelandserial
numbersinthespaceprovided.
Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan
scantheQRcodeontheserialnumberdecal(if
equipped)toaccesswarranty,parts,andother
productinformation.
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
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Figure2
Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode
Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon
anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark
arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin
effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed,
equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.
Theenclosedengineowner'smanualissupplied
forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental
ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmission
ControlRegulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,
andwarranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthrough
theenginemanufacturer.
GrossorNetTorque:Thegrossornettorque
ofthisenginewaslaboratoryratedbytheengine
manufacturerinaccordancewiththeSocietyof
AutomotiveEngineers(SAE)J1940orJ2723.As
conguredtomeetsafety,emission,andoperating
requirements,theactualenginetorqueonthisclass
ofmowerwillbesignicantlylower.Pleasereferto
theenginemanufacturer’sinformationincludedwith
themachine.
©2019—TheToro®Company
8111LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
PrintedinMexico
AllRightsReserved
*3437-159*A
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandlead
compounds,chemicalsknownto
theStateofCaliforniatocause
cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash
handsafterhandling.
Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure
tochemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Contents
Introduction...............................................................1
Safety.......................................................................3
GeneralSafety...................................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................3
Setup........................................................................5
1AssemblingandUnfoldingtheHandle..............5
2InstallingtheBlade-ControlBar........................5
3AddingOiltotheEngine...................................7
4AssemblingtheGrassBag...............................7
5ChargingtheBattery........................................7
ProductOverview.....................................................8
Operation..................................................................9
BeforeOperation...................................................9
BeforeOperationSafety.....................................9
FillingtheFuelT ank............................................9
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................10
AdjustingtheHandleHeight.............................10
AdjustingtheCuttingHeight..............................11
DuringOperation.................................................12
DuringOperationSafety...................................12
StartingtheEngine...........................................13
UsingtheSelf-PropelDrive...............................14
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................15
EngagingtheBlades.........................................15
DisengagingtheBlades....................................15
CheckingtheBlade-StopSystem
Operation......................................................16
RecyclingtheClippings....................................16
BaggingtheClippings.......................................17
Side-DischargingtheClippings.........................17
OperatingTips.................................................18
AfterOperation....................................................19
AfterOperationSafety......................................19
CleaningundertheMachine.............................19
Maintenance...........................................................20
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........20
MaintenanceSafety..........................................20
PreparingforMaintenance...............................20
ServicingtheAirFilter.......................................21
ChangingtheEngineOil...................................21
ChargingtheBattery.........................................22
ReplacingtheFuse...........................................23
ReplacingtheBattery.......................................23
AdjustingtheSelf-PropelDrive.........................24
ServicingtheBlade-DriveSystem.....................24
ServicingtheBlades.........................................25
CheckingforBentBlades.................................26
RemovingtheBlades........................................27
InstallingtheBlades..........................................27
Storage...................................................................28
StorageSafety..................................................28
GeneralInformation..........................................28
PreparingtheFuelSystem...............................28
PreparingtheEngine........................................29
RemovingtheMachinefromStorage................29
2
Safety
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith
ANSIB71.1-2017.
GeneralSafety
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjury.
•Read,understand,andfollowtheinstructions
andwarningsinthisOperator’sManualandon
themachineandattachmentsbeforestartingthe
engine.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmovingpartsor
underthemachine.Keepclearofanydischarge
opening.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
functioningproperlyonthemachine.
•Keepbystandersandchildrenoutoftheoperating
area.Donotallowchildrentooperatethemachine.
Allowonlypeoplewhoareresponsible,trained,
familiarwiththeinstructions,andphysically
capabletooperatethemachine.
•Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,remove
theignitionkey(ifequipped),andwaitforall
movingpartstostopbeforeservicing,fueling,or
uncloggingthemachine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways
payattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol
,which
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decaloemmarkt
Manufacturer'sMark
1.Thismarkindicatesthatthebladeisidentiedasapart
fromtheoriginalmachinemanufacturer.
decal94-8072
94-8072
decal108-9751
108-9751
Electric-StartModelOnly
1.Engine—stop(shutoff)
3.Engine—start
2.Engine—run
decal120-9570
120-9570
1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguards
andshieldsinplace.
3
decal125-5092
125-5092
1.Stepherewhenstartingtheengine.
decal131-4514
131-4514
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhand,mower
blade—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsand
shieldsinplace.
3.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhand,mower
blade—disconnectthespark-plugwirebeforeperforming
maintenance.
4.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway;shutoffthe
enginebeforeleavingtheoperatingposition;pickupany
debrisbeforemowing.
5.Cutting/dismembermenthazardoffoot,mowerblade—do
notoperateupanddownslopes;operatesidetosideon
slopes;lookbehindyouwhenmovinginreverse.
decal133-8062
133-8062
Electric-startmodelonly
decal140-4357
140-4357
1.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManualfor
batteryinformation;donot
discardtheleadbattery.
2.Attention—readthe
Operator’sManual
forbatterycharging
information.
4
Setup
Important:Removeanddiscardtheprotectiveplasticsheetthatcoverstheengineandanyother
plasticorwrappingonthemachine.
Important:Topreventaccidentalstarting,donotinsertthekeyintotheelectric-startignition(if
equipped)untilyouarereadytostarttheengine.
1
AssemblingandUnfoldingtheHandle
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
WARNING
Assemblingandunfoldingthehandleimproperlycandamagethecables,causinganunsafe
operatingcondition.
•Donotdamagethecableswhenunfoldingthehandle.
•Ifacableisdamaged,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
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Figure3
5
2
InstallingtheBlade-ControlBar
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
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Figure4
6
3
AddingOiltotheEngine
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Important:Iftheoillevelintheengineistoolowortoohighandyouruntheengine,youmaydamage
theengine.
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Figure5
4
AssemblingtheGrassBag
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
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Figure6
5
ChargingtheBattery
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Electric-StartModelOnly
RefertoChargingtheBattery(page22).
7
ProductOverview
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Figure7
1.Side-dischargedeector10.Battery(electric-start
modelonly;notshown)
2.Sparkplug
11.Fuel-tankcap
3.Recoil-starthandle
12.Reardeector
4.Oilll/dipstick
13.Rearcutting-heightlever
5.Handle-locklever14.Fuse
6.Handleknob(2)15.Airlter
7.Adjustmentforthe
self-propeldrive
16.Washoutport
8.Upperhandle17.Frontcutting-heightlever
9.Ignitionswitch
(electric-startmodelonly)
orengine-shutoffswitch
(standardmodelonly)
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Figure8
Upperhandle
1.Adjustmentforthe
self-propeldrive
4.Blade-controlbar
2.Traction-assisthandle
5.Ignitionkey(electric-start
modelonly)
3.Blade-control-barlock6.Ignitionswitch
(electric-startmodelonly)
orengine-shutoffswitch
(standardmodelonly)
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Figure9
1.Grassbag3.Side-dischargechute
2.Rear-dischargeplug
(installed)
4.Batterycharger
(electric-startmodelonly)
8
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
BeforeOperation
BeforeOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Alwaysshutoffthemachine,removetheignition
key(ifequipped),waitforallmovingpartstostop,
andallowthemachinetocoolbeforeadjusting,
servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Checkthatallguardsandsafetydevices,suchas
deectorsand/orgrasscatcher,areinplaceand
functioningproperly.
•Alwaysinspectthemachinetoensurethatthe
bladesandbladeboltsarenotwornordamaged.
•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine,
andremoveallobjectsthatcouldinterferewith
theoperationofthemachineorthatthemachine
couldthrow.
•Contactwiththemovingbladewillcauseserious
injury.Donotputyourngersunderthehousing
whenadjustingthecuttingheight.
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.
FillingtheFuelTank
TypeUnleadedgasoline
Minimumoctanerating
87(US)or91(research
octane;outsidetheUS)
Ethanol
Nomorethan10%byvolume
MethanolNone
MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl
ether)
Lessthan15%byvolume
OilDonotaddtothefuel
Useonlyclean,fresh(nomorethan30daysold),fuel
fromareputablesource.
Important:Toreducestartingproblems,addfuel
stabilizer/conditionertofreshfuelasdirectedby
thefuel-stabilizer/conditionermanufacturer.
1.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcapandremovethe
capfromthetank.
Important:Thismachineisequippedwith
apremiumfueltankthatusesafoaminsert
topreventfuelagitation.Neverremovethe
foamelement,becauseitallowstheengine
touseallthefuelinthetank(AofFigure10).
Note:Donotllthefueltankabovethebottom
ofthefuel-tankneck(BofFigure10).
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Figure10
2.Installthefuel-tankcapandtightenitsecurely
byhand.
9
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Important:Iftheoillevelinthecrankcaseistoolowortoohighandyouruntheengine,youmay
damagetheengine.
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Figure11
AdjustingtheHandleHeight
Youmayraiseorlowerthehandletoapositioncomfortableforyou.
Pullthehandle-lockleverrearwardtodisengagethehandle-lockpins,movethehandleto1of4positions,and
releasethehandle-locklevertosecurethehandleinplace.(Figure12).
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Figure12
10
AdjustingtheCuttingHeight
CAUTION
Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,themuferwillbehotandcanburnyou.
Keepawayfromthehotmufer.
Note:Toraisethemachine,movethefrontandrearcutting-heightleversforward;tolowerthemachine,
movethecutting-heightleversrearward.Setallthewheelstothesameheightunlessspecialcircumstances
requireotherwise;refertoOperatingTips(page18).
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Figure13
11
DuringOperation
DuringOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye
protection;longpants;substantial,slip-resistant
footwear;andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong
hairanddonotwearlooseclothingorloose
jewelry.
•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Thebladeissharp;contactingthebladecanresult
inseriouspersonalinjury.Shutofftheengine,
removetheignitionkey(electric-startmodelonly),
andwaitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleaving
theoperatingposition.
•Whenyoureleasetheblade-controlbar,the
engineshouldshutoffandthebladeshouldstop
within3seconds.Ifnot,stopusingyourmachine
immediatelyandcontactanAuthorizedService
Dealer.
•Keepbystandersoutoftheoperatingarea.Keep
smallchildrenoutoftheoperatingareaandunder
thewatchfulcareofaresponsibleadultwhois
notoperatingthemachine.Stopthemachineif
anyoneentersthearea.
•Alwayslookdownandbehindyoubeforemoving
themachineinreverse.
•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilityand
appropriateweatherconditions.Donotoperate
themachinewhenthereistheriskoflightning.
•Wetgrassorleavescancauseseriousinjuryif
youslipandcontacttheblade.Avoidmowingin
wetconditions.
•Useextremecarewhenapproachingblind
corners,shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthatmay
blockyourview.
•Donotdirectthedischargematerialtoward
anyone.Avoiddischargingmaterialagainstawall
orobstruction;materialmayricochettowardyou.
Stoptheblade(s)whencrossinggravelsurfaces.
•Watchforholes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orother
hiddenobjects.Uneventerraincouldcauseyou
toloseyourbalanceorfooting.
•Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartstovibrate,
immediatelyshutofftheengine,removethe
ignitionkey(ifequipped),waitforallmovingparts
tostop,anddisconnectthewirefromthespark
plugbeforeexaminingthemachinefordamage.
Makeallnecessaryrepairsbeforeresuming
operation.
•Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition,shutoff
theengine,removetheignitionkey(electric-start
modelonly),andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
•Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,itwillbehotand
canseverelyburnyou.Keepawayfromthehot
engine.
•Operatetheengineonlyinwell-ventilatedareas.
Exhaustgasescontaincarbonmonoxide,which
islethalifinhaled.
•Checkthegrasscatchercomponentsandthe
dischargechutefrequentlyforanywearor
deteriorationandreplacethemwithgenuineT oro
partswhennecessary.
SlopeSafety
•Mowacrossthefaceofslopes;neverupand
down.Useextremecautionwhenchanging
directiononslopes.
•Donotmowonexcessivelysteepslopes.Poor
footingcouldcauseaslip-and-fallaccident.
•Mowwithcautionneardrop-offs,ditches,or
embankments.
12
StartingtheEngine
StandardModel
Pulltherecoilhandleslowlyuntilyoufeelresistance,thenpullitsharply.Allowtheropetoreturntotheengine
slowly.
Note:Ifthemachinedoesnotstartafterseveralattempts,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
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Figure14
Electric-startModel
Youcanstarttheengineonanelectric-startmodelbyusingeithertheignitionkeyortherecoil-starthandle.
•IgnitionKey:
1.Chargethebatteryfor24hoursbeforeusingthemachineforthersttime(AofFigure15).
Important:Donotattempttostarttheenginewiththeblade-controlbarengaged;otherwise,
youmayblowthefuse(BofFigure15).
2.Inserttheignitionkeyintotheignition(CofFigure15).
3.TurnandholdtheignitionkeytotheStartposition;whentheenginestarts,releasethekey(Dof
Figure15).
Note:DonotholdtheignitionkeyintheStartpositionforlongerthan5secondstopreventburning
outthestartermotor.
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Figure15
13
•Recoil-StartHandle:
1.TurntheignitionkeytotheRUNposition(AofFigure16).
Important:Donotattempttostarttheenginewiththeblade-controlbarengaged;otherwise,
youmayblowthefuse(BofFigure16).
2.Pulltherecoilhandleslowlytotherearuntilyoufeelresistance,thenpullsharply(CofFigure16).
Allowtheropetoreturntotheengineslowly.
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Figure16
UsingtheSelf-PropelDrive
Tooperatetheself-propeldrive,simplywalkwithyourhandsgrippingtheupperhandleandyourelbowsatyour
sides,andthemachinewillautomaticallykeeppacewithyou(Figure17).
Note:Youcanself-propelthemachinewiththebladesengagedordisengaged.
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Figure17
Note:Usethetraction-assisthandleinsituationswhenyouneedmorecontrolthanyouhavewiththe
self-propeldrivealone.
14
ShuttingOfftheEngine
StandardModel
Pressthetoggleswitch(Figure18)totheSTOP
positionandholdituntiltheengineshutsoff.
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Figure18
Electric-StartModel
1.TurntheignitionkeytotheOFFposition(Aof
Figure19).
2.Whentheengineshutsoff,removetheignition
keyandtakeitwithyouwhenyouleavethe
machine(BofFigure19).
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Figure19
EngagingtheBlades
Whenyoustartyourengine,thebladesdonotturn.
Youmustengagethebladestomow.
1.Pulltheblade-control-barlockbacktothe
blade-controlbar(Figure20).
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Figure20
1.Blade-controlbarlock2.Blade-controlbar
2.Slowlypulltheblade-controlbarbacktothe
handle(Figure20).
3.Holdtheblade-controlbaragainstthehandle
(Figure21).
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Figure21
DisengagingtheBlades
Releasetheblade-controlbar(Figure22).
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Figure22
Important:Whenyoureleasetheblade-control
bar,thebladesshouldstopwithin3seconds.
Iftheydonotstopproperly,stopusingyour
15
machineimmediatelyandcontactanAuthorized
ServiceDealer.
CheckingtheBlade-Stop
SystemOperation
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Checkthatthebladesstopwithin3secondsof
releasingtheblade-controlbar.
UsingtheGrassBag
Youcanusethegrassbagtochecktheblade-stop
system.
1.Removetherear-dischargeplug.
2.Installtheemptygrassbagonthemachine.
3.Starttheengine.
4.Engagetheblades.
Note:Thebagshouldbegintoinate,indicating
thatthebladesarerotating.
5.Whilewatchingthebag,releasethe
blade-controlbar.
Note:Ifthebagdoesnotdeatewithin3
secondsofreleasingtheblade-controlbar,the
blade-stopsystemmaybedeterioratingand,
ifignored,couldresultinanunsafeoperating
condition.Havethemachineinspectedand
servicedbyanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
6.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostop.
NotUsingtheGrassBag
1.Movethemachineontoapavedsurfaceina
non-windyarea.
2.Setall4wheelstothe89mm(3-1/2inch)cutting
heightsetting.
3.Takeahalfsheetofnewspaperandcrumpleit
intoaballsmallenoughtogounderthemachine
housing(about76mm(3inches)indiameter).
4.Placethenewspaperballabout13cm(5inches)
infrontofthemachine.
5.Starttheengine.
6.Engagetheblades.
7.Releasetheblade-controlbarandbegin
countingout3seconds.
8.Onthecountof3,pushthemachinequickly
forwardoverthenewspaper.
9.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostop.
10.Gotothefrontofthemachineandcheckthe
newspaperball.
Note:Ifthenewspaperballdidnotgounder
themachine,repeatsteps4through10.
11.Ifthenewspaperisunravelledorshredded,the
bladesdidnotstopproperly,whichcouldresult
inanunsafeoperatingcondition.Contactan
AuthorizedServiceDealer.
RecyclingtheClippings
Thismachinecomesfromthefactoryreadytorecycle
grassandleafclippingsbackintothelawn.T oprepare
themachinetorecycle,dothefollowing:
•Iftheside-dischargechuteisonthemachine,
removeitandlowertheside-dischargedoor;refer
toRemovingtheSide-DischargeChute(page18).
•Ifthegrassbagisonthemachine,removeit;refer
toRemovingtheGrassBag(page17).
•Iftherear-dischargeplugisnotinstalled,gripitby
thehandle,raisethereardoor,andinsertitinto
therear-dischargechuteuntilthelatchlocksinto
place;refertoFigure23.
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Figure23
WARNING
Operatingthemachinetorecyclelawn
clippingswithoutthepluginplaceallows
objectstobethrowntowardyouor
bystanders.Also,contactwiththeblades
couldoccur.Thrownobjectsorbladecontact
cancauseseriousinjuryordeath.
Ensurethattherear-dischargeplugisin
placebeforeyourecycletheclippings.
Neverengagethebladeswithouteitherthe
rear-dischargeplugorthegrassbaginstalled
onthemachine.
16
BaggingtheClippings
Usethegrassbagwhenyouwanttocollectgrassandleafclippingsfromthelawn.
Iftheside-dischargechuteisonthemower,removeitbeforebaggingtheclippings;refertoRemovingthe
Side-DischargeChute(page18).
InstallingtheGrassBag
1.Raiseandholdupthereardoor(AofFigure24).
2.Removetherear-dischargeplugbypullingdownonthelatchwithyourthumbandpullingtheplugout
fromthemachine(BofFigure24).
3.Installthebagrodintothenotchesatthebaseofthehandleandrockthebagbackandforthtoensure
thattherodisseatedatthebottomofbothnotches(CofFigure24).
4.Lowerthereardooruntilitrestsonthegrassbag.
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Figure24
RemovingtheGrassBag
Toremovethebag,reversethestepsinInstallingtheGrassBag(page17).
Side-DischargingtheClippings
Usethesidedischargeforcuttingverytallgrass.
Ifthebagisonthemachine,removeitandinserttherear-dischargeplug;refertoRemovingtheGrassBag
(page17)beforeside-dischargingtheclippings.
Important:Ensurethattherear-dischargeplugisinplacebeforeyourecycletheclippings(Figure23).
InstallingtheSide-DischargeChute
1.Liftopentheside-dischargedoor(AofFigure25).
2.Installtheside-dischargechuteandclosethedoorontothechute(BandCofFigure25).
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Figure25
RemovingtheSide-DischargeChute
Toremovetheside-dischargechute,reversethestepsinInstallingtheSide-DischargeChute(page17).
OperatingTips
GeneralMowingTips
•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine
andremoveallobjectsthatthemachinecould
throw.
•Avoidstrikingsolidobjectswiththeblades.Never
deliberatelymowoveranyobject.
•Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartstovibrate,
immediatelyshutofftheengine,removethekey
(ifequipped),disconnectthewirefromthespark
plug,andexaminethemachinefordamage.
•Forbestperformance,installnewbladesbefore
thecuttingseasonbegins.
•ReplacethebladeswhennecessarywithT oro
replacementblades.
CuttingGrass
•Cutonlyaboutathirdofthegrassbladeatatime.
Donotcutbelow51mm(2inches)unlessthe
grassissparseoritislatefallwhengrassgrowth
beginstoslowdown.
•Whencuttinggrassover15cm(6inches)tall,
mowatthehighestcuttingheightsettingandwalk
slower;thenmowagainatalowersettingforthe
bestlawnappearance.Ifthegrassistoolong,the
machinemayplugandcausetheenginetostall.
•Wetgrassandleavestendtoclumpontheyard
andcancausethemachinetoplugortheengine
tostall.Avoidmowinginwetconditions.
•Beawareofapotentialrehazardinverydry
conditions,followalllocalrewarnings,andkeep
themachinefreeofdrygrassandleafdebris.
•Alternatethemowingdirection.Thishelps
dispersetheclippingsoverthelawnforeven
fertilization.
•Ifthenishedlawnappearanceisunsatisfactory,
try1ormoreofthefollowing:
–Replacethebladesorhavethemsharpened.
–Walkataslowerpacewhilemowing.
–Raisethecuttingheightonyourmachine.
–Cutthegrassmorefrequently.
–Overlapcuttingswathsinsteadofcuttingafull
swathwitheachpass.
CuttingLeaves
•Aftercuttingthelawn,ensurethathalfofthelawn
showsthroughthecutleafcover.Youmayneed
tomakemorethanasinglepassovertheleaves.
•Iftherearemorethan13cm(5inches)ofleaves
onthelawn,mowatahighercuttingheightand
thenagainatthedesiredcuttingheight.
•Slowdownyourmowingspeedifthemachine
doesnotcuttheleavesnelyenough.
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AfterOperation
AfterOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Alwaysshutoffthemachine,removetheignition
key(ifequipped),waitforallmovingpartstostop,
andallowthemachinetocoolbeforeadjusting,
servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthemachinetohelp
preventres.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.
•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such
asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.
HaulingSafety
•Removetheignitionkey(ifequipped)before
loadingthemachineforhauling.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine.
•Securethemachinefromrolling.
CleaningundertheMachine
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Lowerthemachinetoitslowestcutting-height
setting.RefertoAdjustingtheCuttingHeight
(page11).
4.Attachahosetothewashouttting,andturnthe
wateronhigh(Figure26).
Note:Spreadpetroleumjellyonthewashout
ttingO-ringtomakethecouplingslideon
easierandprotecttheO-ring.
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Figure26
1.Washouttting3.O-ring
2.Hose
4.Coupling
5.Starttheengine,engagetheblade-controllever,
andletthemachinerunfor1to3minuteswith
thebladesturning.
6.Disengagetheblade-controllever,shutoffthe
engine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
7.Shutoffthewaterandremovethecouplingfrom
thewashouttting.
Note:Ifthemachineisnotcleanafterasingle
washing,soakitandletitstandfor30minutes.
Thenrepeattheprocess.
8.Runthemachineagainandengagetheblades
for1to3minutestoremovetheexcesswater.
WARNING
Abrokenormissingwashoutttingcould
exposeyouandotherstothrownobjectsor
bladecontact.Contactwithabladeorthrown
debriscancauseinjuryordeath.
•Replaceabrokenormissingwashout
ttingimmediately,beforeusingthe
machineagain.
•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe
machineorthroughopeningsinthe
machine.
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Maintenance
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
MaintenanceProcedure
Aftertherst5hours
•Changetheengineoil.
Beforeeachuseordaily
•Checktheengine-oillevelandaddoilasneeded.
•Checktheblade-brake-clutchoperation.
•Cleangrassclippingsanddirtfromunderthemachine.
•Checktheairlterandcleanorreplaceit,ifnecessary.
•Checkthecuttingblades.
Every25hours
•Chargethebatteryfor24hours(electric-startmodelonly).
Every50hours
•Cleantheairlter;cleanitmorefrequentlyindustyoperatingconditions.
•Changetheengineoil.
•Servicetheblade-drivesystem.
Every200hours
•Replacetheairlter;replaceitmorefrequentlyindustyoperationconditions.
Yearly
•Servicetheairlter;serviceitmorefrequentlyindustyoperatingconditions.
•Changetheengineoil.
•Servicetheblades.
Yearlyorbeforestorage
•Chargethebattery(electric-startmodelonly).
•Emptythefueltankbeforerepairsasdirectedandbeforeyearlystorage.
Important:Refertoyourengineowner’smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.
MaintenanceSafety
•Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthespark
plugandremovetheignitionkey(electric-start
modelonly)beforeperforminganymaintenance
procedure.
•Wearglovesandeyeprotectionwhenservicing
themachine.
•Thebladeissharp;contactingthebladecanresult
inseriouspersonalinjury.Weargloveswhen
servicingtheblade.Donotrepairoralterthe
blade(s).
•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir
properoperationregularly.
•Tippingthemachinemaycausethefueltoleak.
Fuelisammableandexplosive,andcancause
personalinjury.Runtheenginedryorremovethe
fuelwithahandpump;neversiphonthefuel.
•Toensureoptimumperformanceofthemachine,
useonlygenuineT ororeplacementpartsand
accessories.Replacementpartsandaccessories
madebyothermanufacturerscouldbedangerous,
andsuchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.
PreparingforMaintenance
1.Shutofftheengine,removetheignitionkey(if
equipped),andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthespark
plug(Figure27).
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Figure27
1.Spark-plugwire
3.Afterperformingthemaintenanceprocedure(s),
connectthespark-plugwiretothesparkplug.
Important:Beforetippingthemachineto
changetheoilorreplacetheblades,allow
thefueltanktorundrythroughnormal
usage.Ifyoumusttipthemachinepriorto
runningoutoffuel,useahandfuelpump
toremovethefuel.Alwaystipthemachine
ontoitsside,withthedipstickdown.
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Toro TimeMaster 30in Lawn Mower User manual

TimeMaster 30in Lawn Mower
Toro
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Model
TimeMaster 30in Lawn Mower
Category
Lawnmowers
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