Toro 22in Recycler Lawn Mower User manual

Brand: Toro

Model: 22in Recycler Lawn Mower

Category: Lawnmowers

Type: User manual

Toro 22in Recycler Lawn Mower is designed for residential use on well-maintained lawns. It features a powerful engine, a 22-inch cutting deck, and a variety of cutting height options, making it ideal for medium to large-sized yards. The Recycler mulches grass clippings into fine particles that decompose quickly, providing nutrients for your lawn. It also has a bagging system for collecting the clippings if desired. With its easy-to-use controls and self-propelled drive, the Toro 22in Recycler Lawn Mower makes lawn care a breeze.

FormNo.3441-821RevA

22inRecycler

LawnMower

ModelNo.21462—SerialNo.400000000andUp

ModelNo.21464—SerialNo.400000000andUp

Operator'sManual

Introduction

Thisrotary-blade,walk-behindlawnmowerisintended

tobeusedbyresidentialhomeowners.Itisdesigned

primarilyforcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawnson

residentialproperties.Usingthisproductforpurposes

otherthanitsintendedusecouldprovedangerousto

youandbystanders.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate

andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid

injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor

operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.

Visitwww.Toro.comformoreinformation,including

safetytips,trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,

helpndingadealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or

additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService

DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel

andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1

identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers

ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace

provided.

Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan

scantheQRcodeontheserialnumberdecal(if

equipped)toaccesswarranty,parts,andother

productinformation

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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.

8111LyndaleAvenueSouth

Bloomington,MN55420

Registeratwww.T oro.com.

OriginalInstructions(EN)

PrintedinMexico

AllRightsReserved

*3441-821*

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..........................4

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

1AssemblingandUnfoldingtheHandle..............6

2InstallingtheRecoil-StarterRopeinthe

RopeGuide.....................................................7

3AddingOiltotheEngine...................................8

4AssemblingtheGrassBag...............................8

5ChargingtheBattery........................................9

ProductOverview...................................................10

Specications..................................................10

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

Operation................................................................10

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

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

FillingtheFuelT ank...........................................11

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................12

AdjustingtheHandleHeight.............................12

AdjustingtheCuttingHeight.............................13

DuringOperation.................................................14

DuringOperationSafety...................................14

StartingtheEngine...........................................15

UsingtheSelf-PropelDrive...............................16

ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................16

RecyclingtheClippings....................................16

BaggingtheClippings.......................................17

OperatingtheBag-on-DemandLever...............18

OperatingTips.................................................18

AfterOperation....................................................19

AfterOperationSafety......................................19

CleaningUndertheMachine............................19

FoldingtheHandle...........................................20

Maintenance...........................................................21

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........21

MaintenanceSafety..........................................21

PreparingforMaintenance...............................21

ServicingtheAirFilter.......................................22

ChangingtheEngineOil...................................22

ChargingtheBattery.........................................23

ReplacingtheFuse...........................................23

ReplacingtheBlade..........................................24

AdjustingtheSelf-PropelDrive.........................25

Storage...................................................................25

StorageSafety..................................................25

PreparingtheMachineforStorage...................25

RemovingtheMachinefromStorage................26

Safety

Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith

ANSIB71.1-2017.

GeneralSafety

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand

feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety

instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.

•Read,understand,andfollowtheinstructions

andwarningsinthisOperator’sManualandon

themachineandattachmentsbeforestartingthe

engine.

•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmovingpartsor

underthemachine.Keepclearofanydischarge

opening.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards

andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand

functioningproperlyonthemachine.

•Keepbystandersandchildrenoutoftheoperating

area.Donotallowchildrentooperatethemachine.

Allowonlypeoplewhoareresponsible,trained,

familiarwiththeinstructions,andphysically

capabletooperatethemachine.

•Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,removethe

electric-startbutton(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

decal125-5026

125-5026

1.Recyclingmode2.Baggingmode

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.

Electric-startmodelonly

decal133-1900

133-1900

1.ReadtheOperator’sManualformoreinformationonstarting

theengine—1)Inserttheelectric-startbuttonintothe

electricstarter;2)Engagetheblade-controlbar;3)Pushthe

electric-startbuttontostarttheengine.

2.ReadtheOperator’sManualformoreinformationonstopping

theengine—1)Releasetheblade-controlbar;2)Removethe

electric-startbuttonfromtheelectricstarter.

Setup

Important:Removeanddiscardtheprotectiveplasticsheetthatcoverstheengineandanyother

plasticorwrappingonthemachine.

Important:Topreventaccidentalstarting,donotinserttheelectric-startbuttonintotheelectric-start

ignition(ifequipped)untilyouarereadytostarttheengine.

AssemblingandUnfoldingtheHandle

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Note:Ensurethatthecablesareroutedontheoutsideofthehandleandarenotpinched(DofFigure3).

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Figure3

InstallingtheRecoil-StarterRopeintheRopeGuide

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Important:Tostarttheenginesafelyandeasilywheneveryouusethemachine,installtherecoil-starter

ropeintheropeguide.

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Figure4

AddingOiltotheEngine

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Important:Iftheoillevelintheengineistoolowortoohighandyouruntheengine,youmaydamage

theengine.

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Figure5

AssemblingtheGrassBag

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

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Figure6

ChargingtheBattery

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Electric-StartModelOnly

RefertoChargingtheBattery(page23).

ProductOverview

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Figure7

1.Handle

7.Cutting-heightlever(4)

2.Blade-controlbar

8.Sparkplug

3.Electric-startbutton

(electric-startmodelonly)

9.Oilll/dipstick

4.Adjustmentforthe

self-propeldrive

10.Bag-on-demandlever

5.Fuel-tankcap

11.Handleknob(2)

6.Airlter

12.Recoil-starthandle

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Figure8

1.Grassbag

2.Batterycharger

(electric-startmodelonly)

Specications

ModelWeightLengthWidthHeight

35kg

21462

(78lb)151cm59cm109cm

39kg

21464

(87lb)

(59inches)(23

inches)

(43inches)

Attachments/Accessories

AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsand

accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine

toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact

yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedToro

distributororgotowww.Toro.comforalistofall

approvedattachmentsandaccessories.

Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety

certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineToro

replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement

partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers

couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe

productwarranty.

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

BeforeOperation

BeforeOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Alwaysshutoffthemachine,removethe

electric-startbutton(ifequipped),waitforall

movingpartstostop,andallowthemachinetocool

beforeadjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe

equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Checkthatallguardsandsafetydevices,suchas

deectorsand/orgrasscatcher,areinplaceand

functioningproperly.

•Alwaysinspectthemachinetoensurethatthe

bladesandbladeboltsarenotwornordamaged.

•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine,

andremoveallobjectsthatcouldinterferewith

theoperationofthemachineorthatthemachine

couldthrow.

•Contactwiththemovingbladewillcauseserious

injury.Donotputyourngersunderthehousing.

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.

Refertoyourengineowner’smanualforadditional

information.

FillthefueltankasshowninFigure9.

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Figure9

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Important:Iftheoillevelinthecrankcaseistoolowortoohighandyouruntheengine,youmay

damagetheengine.

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Figure10

AdjustingtheHandleHeight

Youcanraiseorlowerthehandlein1of2positionsthatismorecomfortableforyou(Figure11).

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Figure11

1.Removebothhandleknobs.

2.Movethehandletothedesiredheightposition.

3.Securethehandlewiththepreviouslyremovedhandleknobs.

AdjustingtheCuttingHeight

DANGER

Adjustingthecutting-heightleverscouldbringyourhandsintocontactwithamovingblade

andresultinseriousinjury.

•Shutofftheengine,removetheelectric-startbutton(ifequipped),andwaitforallmoving

partstostopbeforeadjustingthecuttingheight.

•Donotputyourngersunderthehousingwhenadjustingthecuttingheight.

CAUTION

Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,themuferwillbehotandcanburnyou.

Keepawayfromthehotmufer.

Adjustthecuttingheightasdesired.Setallwheelstothesamecuttingheight(Figure12).

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Figure12

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,

removetheelectric-startbutton(ifequipped),and

waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe

operatingposition.

•Whenyoureleasetheblade-controlbar,the

engineshouldshutoffandthebladeshouldstop

within3seconds.Ifnot,stopusingyourmachine

immediatelyandcontactanAuthorizedService

Dealer.

•Keepbystandersoutoftheoperatingarea.Keep

smallchildrenoutoftheoperatingareaandunder

thewatchfulcareofaresponsibleadultwhois

notoperatingthemachine.Stopthemachineif

anyoneentersthearea.

•Alwayslookdownandbehindyoubeforemoving

themachineinreverse.

•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilityand

appropriateweatherconditions.Donotoperate

themachinewhenthereistheriskoflightning.

•Wetgrassorleavescancauseseriousinjuryif

youslipandcontacttheblade.Avoidmowingin

wetconditions.

•Useextremecarewhenapproachingblind

corners,shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthatmay

blockyourview.

•Donotdirectthedischargematerialtoward

anyone.Avoiddischargingmaterialagainstawall

orobstruction;materialmayricochettowardyou.

Stoptheblade(s)whencrossinggravelsurfaces.

•Watchforholes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orother

hiddenobjects.Uneventerraincouldcauseyou

toloseyourbalanceorfooting.

•Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartsto

vibrate,immediatelyshutofftheengine,remove

theelectric-startbutton(ifequipped),waitforall

movingpartstostop,anddisconnectthewire

fromthesparkplugbeforeexaminingthemachine

fordamage.Makeallnecessaryrepairsbefore

resumingoperation.

•Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition,shutoff

theengine,removetheelectric-startbutton(if

equipped),andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

•Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,itwillbehotand

canseverelyburnyou.Keepawayfromthehot

engine.

•Operatetheengineonlyinwell-ventilatedareas.

Exhaustgasescontaincarbonmonoxide,whichis

anodorless,deadlypoison.

•Checkthegrasscatchercomponentsandthe

dischargechutefrequentlyforanywearor

deteriorationandreplacethemwithgenuineT oro

partswhennecessary.

SlopeSafety

•Mowacrossthefaceofslopes;neverupand

down.Useextremecautionwhenchanging

directiononslopes.

•Donotmowonexcessivelysteepslopes.Poor

footingcouldcauseaslip-and-fallaccident.

•Mowwithcautionneardrop-offs,ditches,or

embankments.

StartingtheEngine

Youcanstarttheengineusingeithertheelectric-startbutton(ifequipped)ortherecoil-starthandle.

StartingtheEngineUsingtheElectric-StartButton

ForElectric-StartModels

1.Holdtheblade-controlbaragainstthehandle(AofFigure13).

2.Iftheelectric-startbuttonhasbeenremoved,insertitintheelectricstarter(BofFigure13).

3.Pushtheelectric-startbuttonuntiltheenginestarts(CofFigure13).

Note:Ifthemachinedoesnotstartafterseveralattempts,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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Figure13

StartingtheEngineUsingtheRecoil-StartHandle

1.Holdtheblade-controlbaragainstthehandle(AofFigure14).

2.Pulltherecoil-starthandle(BofFigure14).

Note:Whenyoupulltherecoil-starthandle,pullitlightlyuntilyoufeelresistance,thenpullitsharply.

Allowtheropetoreturntothehandleslowly.

Note:Ifthemachinedoesnotstartafterseveralattempts,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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Figure14

UsingtheSelf-PropelDrive

Tooperatetheself-propeldrive,simplywalkwithyour

handsontheupperhandleandyourelbowsatyour

sides,andthemachinewillautomaticallykeeppace

withyou(Figure15).

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Figure15

Note:Ifthemachinedoesnotfreelyrollbackward

afterself-propelling,stopwalking,holdyourhands

inplace,andallowthemachinetorollacoupleof

centimeters(inches)forwardtodisengagethewheel

drive.Youcanalsotryreachingjustundertheupper

handletothemetalhandleandpushingthemachine

forwardacoupleofcentimeters(inches).Ifthe

machinestilldoesnotrollbackwardeasily,contactan

AuthorizedServiceDealer.

ShuttingOfftheEngine

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Ensure

thattheengineshutsoffwithin

3secondsafterreleasingthe

blade-controlbar.

Toshutofftheengine,releasetheblade-controlbar.

Note:Removetheelectric-startbutton(ifequipped)

wheneveryouleavethemachine.

Important:Whenyoureleasetheblade-control

bar,theengineshouldshutoffandtheblade

shouldstopwithin3seconds.Iftheydonot,stop

usingyourmachineimmediatelyandcontactan

AuthorizedServiceDealer.

RecyclingtheClippings

Yourmachinecomesfromthefactoryreadytorecycle

thegrassandleafclippingsbackintothelawn.

Ifthegrassbagisonthemachineandthe

bag-on-demandleverisinthebaggingposition,move

thelevertotherecyclingposition;refertoOperating

theBag-on-DemandLever(page18).

BaggingtheClippings

Usethegrassbagwhenyouwanttocollectgrassandleafclippingsfromthelawn.

Ifthebag-on-demandleverisintherecyclingposition,moveittothebaggingposition;refertoOperatingthe

Bag-on-DemandLever(page18).

InstallingtheGrassBag

1.Raiseandholdupthereardeector(AofFigure16).

2.Installthegrassbag,ensuringthatthepinsonthebagrestintheslotsonthehandlebracket(Bof

Figure16).

3.Lowerthereardeector.

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Figure16

RemovingtheGrassBag

Toremovethebag,reversethestepsinInstallingtheGrassBag(page17).

Operatingthe

Bag-on-DemandLever

Thebag-on-demandfeatureallowsyoutoeither

collectorrecyclegrassandleafclippingswhilethe

grassbagisattachedtothemachine.

•Tobagthegrassandleafclippings,pressthe

buttononthebag-on-demandleverandmovethe

leverforwarduntilthebuttonontheleverpopsup

(Figure17).

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Figure17

1.Bag-on-demandlever(inthebaggingposition)

•Torecyclethegrassandleafclippings,press

thebuttonontheleverandmovethelever

rearwarduntilthebuttonontheleverpopsup.

Important:Forproperoperation,shutoff

theengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,

andthenremoveanygrassclippingsand

debrisfromthebag-on-demanddoorandthe

surroundingopening(Figure18)beforeyou

movethebag-on-demandleverfrom1position

toanother.

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Figure18

1.Cleanhere

OperatingTips

GeneralMowingTips

•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine

andremoveallobjectsthatthemachinecould

throw.

•Avoidstrikingsolidobjectswiththeblade.Never

deliberatelymowoveranyobject.

•Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartstovibrate,

immediatelyshutofftheengine,waitforallmoving

partstostop,removetheelectric-startbutton(if

equipped),disconnectthewirefromthespark

plug,andexaminethemachinefordamage.

•Forbestperformance,installanewT oroblade

beforethecuttingseasonbeginsorwhen

necessary.

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:

–Replacethebladeorhaveitsharpened.

–Walkataslowerpacewhilemowing.

–Raisethecuttingheightonyourmachine.

–Cutthegrassmorefrequently.

–Overlapcuttingswathsinsteadofcuttingafull

swathwitheachpass.

CuttingLeaves

•Aftercuttingthelawn,ensurethathalfofthelawn

showsthroughthecutleafcover.Youmayneed

tomakemorethanasinglepassovertheleaves.

•Iftherearemorethan13cm(5inches)ofleaves

onthelawn,mowatahighercuttingheightand

thenagainatthedesiredcuttingheight.

•Slowdownyourmowingspeedifthemachine

doesnotcuttheleavesnelyenough.

AfterOperation

AfterOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Alwaysshutoffthemachine,removethe

electric-startbutton(ifequipped),waitforall

movingpartstostop,andallowthemachinetocool

beforeadjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthemachinetohelp

preventres.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.

•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere

thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such

asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.

HaulingSafety

•Removetheelectric-startbutton(ifequipped)

beforeloadingthemachineforhauling.

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine.

•Securethemachinefromrolling.

CleaningUnderthe

Machine

ServiceInterval:Aftereachuse

Forbestresults,cleanunderthemachineshortlyafter

youhavecompletedmowing.

1.Lowerthemachinetoitslowestcutting-height

setting.

2.Movethemachineontoapavedlevelsurface.

3.Withtheenginerunningandthebladeengaged,

sprayastreamofwaterinfrontoftheright,rear

wheel(Figure19).

Note:Thewaterwillsplashintothepathofthe

blade,cleaningouttheclippings.

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Figure19

4.Whennomoreclippingscomeout,stopthe

waterandmovethemachinetoadryarea.

5.Starttheengineandrunitforafewminutesto

drytheundersideofthemachinetopreventit

fromrusting.

6.Shutofftheengine,removetheelectric-start

button(ifequipped),andallowthemachineto

coolbeforestoringitinanenclosedarea.

FoldingtheHandle

WARNING

Foldingorunfoldingthehandleimproperlycandamagethecables,causinganunsafe

operatingcondition.

•Donotdamagethecableswhenfoldingorunfoldingthehandle.

•Ifacableisdamaged,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Removetheelectric-startbutton(ifequipped)asshowninAofFigure20.

2.Removeandsavethe2handleknobsand2carriageboltsfromthehandlebrackets(BofFigure20).

Important:Routethecablestotheoutsideofthehandleknobsasyoufoldthehandle.

3.Foldthehandlebyrotatingitforward(CofFigure20).

4.Looselyinstallthehandleknobsandcarriageboltsonthehandlebrackets(DofFigure20).

5.Tounfoldthehandle,referto1AssemblingandUnfoldingtheHandle(page6).

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Figure20

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