Toro 53cm Super Recycler Lawn Mower User manual

Brand: Toro

Model: 53cm Super Recycler Lawn Mower

Category: Lawnmowers

Type: User manual

Toro 53cm Super Recycler Lawn Mower is a powerful and versatile machine designed to make lawn care easy and efficient. With its 53cm cutting width, it can handle large areas of grass quickly and easily. The Super Recycler is also equipped with a powerful engine and self-propel drive, making it easy to maneuver even on slopes. It features a 3-in-1 cutting system that allows you to choose between recycling, bagging, or discharging the clippings, giving you the flexibility to choose the best option for your lawn.

FormNo.3437-454RevA

53cmSuperRecycler

LawnMower

ModelNo.21690—SerialNo.405400000andUp

ModelNo.21691—SerialNo.405600000andUp

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.

ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean

directives;fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproduct

specicDeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.

GrossorNetTorque:Thegrossornettorque

ofthisenginewaslaboratoryratedbytheengine

manufacturerinaccordancewiththeSocietyof

AutomotiveEngineers(SAE)J1940orJ2723.As

conguredtomeetsafety,emission,andoperating

requirements,theactualenginetorqueonthisclass

ofmowerwillbesignicantlylower.Pleasereferto

theenginemanufacturer’sinformationincludedwith

themachine.

Donottamperwithordisablesafetydevicesonthe

machine,andchecktheirproperoperationregularly.

Donotattempttoadjustortamperwiththeengine

speedcontrol;doingsomaycreateanunsafe

operatingcondition,resultinginpersonalinjury.

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*3437-454*A

Contents

Introduction...............................................................1

Safety.......................................................................2

GeneralSafety...................................................2

SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................3

Setup........................................................................5

1AssemblingandUnfoldingtheHandle..............5

2InstallingtheRecoil-StarterRopeinthe

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

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

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

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

ProductOverview.....................................................9

Specications....................................................9

Attachments/Accessories...................................9

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

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

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

FillingtheFuelT ank..........................................10

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

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

AdjustingtheCuttingHeight.............................12

DuringOperation.................................................13

DuringOperationSafety...................................13

StartingtheEngine...........................................14

UsingtheSelf-PropelDrive...............................15

ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................15

RecyclingtheClippings....................................15

BaggingtheClippings.......................................16

DischargingtheClippings.................................17

OperatingTips.................................................19

AfterOperation....................................................20

AfterOperationSafety......................................20

CleaningundertheMachine.............................20

FoldingtheHandle...........................................21

Maintenance...........................................................22

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........22

MaintenanceSafety..........................................22

PreparingforMaintenance...............................22

ServicingtheAirFilter.......................................23

ChangingtheEngineOil...................................23

ChargingtheBattery.........................................24

ReplacingtheFuse...........................................25

LubricatingtheWheelGears............................25

ReplacingtheBlade..........................................25

AdjustingtheSelf-PropelDrive.........................26

Storage...................................................................27

StorageSafety..................................................27

PreparingtheMachineforStorage...................27

RemovingtheMachinefromStorage................27

Safety

Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith

ENISO5395.

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,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.

decal104-7908

104-7908

1.Warning—donotoperatethemachinewithoutthe

rear-dischargeplugorbaginplace;donotoperatethe

machinewithouttheside-dischargecoverordeectorin

place.

decal112-8760

112-8760

1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.

2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower

blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.

decal115-2884

115-2884

HandlePositionAdjustment

decal115-8411

115-8411

1.Unlocked2.Locked

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.

decal133-1900

133-1900

Electric-StartModelOnly

1.ReadtheOperator’sManualformoreinformationonstarting

theengine—1)Inserttheelectric-startbuttonintotheignition;

2)Engagetheblade-controlbar;3)Pushtheelectric-start

buttontostarttheengine.

2.ReadtheOperator’sManualformoreinformationonstopping

theengine—1)Releasetheblade-controlbar;2)Removethe

electric-startbuttonfromtheignition.

decal137-9196

137-9196

1.Lock2.Unlock

Electric-startmodelonly

decal140-4357

140-4357

1.Warning—readthe

Operator’sManualfor

batteryinformation;donot

discardtheleadbattery.

2.Attention—readthe

Operator’sManual

forbatterycharging

information.

Setup

Important:Removeanddiscardtheprotectiveplasticsheetthatcoverstheengineandanyother

plasticorwrappingonthemachine.

Important:Topreventaccidentalstarting,donotinserttheelectric-startbuttonintotheelectric-start

ignition(ifequipped)untilyouarereadytostarttheengine.

AssemblingandUnfoldingtheHandle

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

WARNING

Assemblingandunfoldingthehandleimproperlycandamagethecables,causinganunsafe

operatingcondition.

•Donotdamagethecableswhenassemblingandunfoldingthehandle.

•Ensurethatthecablesareroutedtotheoutsideofthehandle.

•Ifacableisdamaged,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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Figure3

InstallingtheRecoil-Starter

RopeintheRopeGuide

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(page24).

ProductOverview

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Figure7

1.Handle

7.Cutting-heightlever(4)

2.Blade-controlbar

8.Sparkplug

3.Electric-startbutton

(electric-startmodelonly)

9.Side-dischargedeector

4.Washoutport(notshown)10.Oilll/dipstick

5.Fuel-tankcap

11.Reardeector

6.Airlter

12.Recoil-starthandle

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Figure8

1.Grassbag

3.Batterycharger

(electric-startmodelonly)

2.Side-dischargechute

Specications

ModelWeightLengthWidthHeight

38kg

21690

(84lb)173cm58cm97cm

42kg

21691

(92lb)

(68

inches)

(23

inches)

(38

inches)

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

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.

Refertoyourengineowner’smanualforadditional

information.

FillthefueltankasshowninFigure9.

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Figure9

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Important:Iftheoillevelinthecrankcaseistoolowortoohighandyouruntheengine,youmay

damagetheengine.

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Figure10

AdjustingtheHandleHeight

Youmayraiseorlowerthehandletoapositioncomfortableforyou.

Rotatethehandlelock,movethehandleto1of3positions,andlockthehandleintoposition(Figure11).

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Figure11

AdjustingtheCuttingHeight

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(electric-start

modelonly),andwaitforallmovingpartstostop

beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

•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

(electric-startmodelonly),andwaitforallmoving

partstostop.

•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.

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

Yourmachinecomesfromthefactoryreadytorecyclethegrassandleafclippingsbackintothelawn.

Iftheside-dischargechuteisonthemachine,removeitandlocktheside-dischargedeector;refertoRemoving

theSide-DischargeChute(page18)beforerecyclingtheclippings.

Important:Ensurethattherearplugislockedinplace.Tolocktheplug,raisethereardeector(A

ofFigure16),rmlypushthepluginuntilitsnapsintoplacebehindthetabs,androtatetheleveron

theplugtotheleft(BofFigure16).

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Figure16

Note:T ounlocktherearplug,rotatetheleverontheplugtotheright(Figure16).

BaggingtheClippings

Usethegrassbagwhenyouwanttocollectgrassandleafclippingsfromthelawn.

Iftheside-dischargechuteisonthemachine,removeitandlocktheside-dischargedeector;refertoRemoving

theSide-DischargeChute(page18).

InstallingtheGrassBag

1.Routethestarterropearoundthelower-ropeguide(AofFigure17).

Note:Thelower-ropeguidereleasesthestarterropewhenyoupulltherecoil-starthandle.

2.Raiseandholdupthereardeectorandunlocktherearplug(BofFigure17).

3.Pullouttherearplug(CofFigure17).

4.Hangtheupperfrontedgeofthebagfromthegrass-bagpinsonthenotchesofthehandlebrackets

(DofFigure17).

5.Lowerthereardeector.

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Figure17

RemovingtheGrassBag

1.Routethestarterropearoundthelower-ropeguide(AofFigure18).

Note:Thelower-ropeguidereleasesthestarterropewhenyoupulltherecoil-starthandle.

2.Raiseandholdupthereardeectorandliftthegrassbagupbythehandleoffthenotchesofthehandle

brackets(BofFigure18).

3.Installtherearplug(CofFigure18).

Important:Ensurethattherearplugislockedinplace.Tolocktheplug,rmlypushtheplugin

untilitsnapsintoplacebehindthetabs,androtatetheleverontheplugtotheleft(DofFigure18).

Note:Tounlocktheplug,rotatetheleverontheplugtotheright.

4.Lowerthereardeector.

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Figure18

DischargingtheClippings

Side-dischargeorrear-dischargetheclippingswhencuttingverytallgrass.

WARNING

Thebladeissharp;contactingthebladecanresultinseriouspersonalinjury.

Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

Side-DischargingtheClippings

Ifthebagisonthemachine,removeitandinserttherearplug;refertoRemovingtheGrassBag(page16).

Important:Ensurethattherearplugislockedinplace.Tolocktheplug,raisethereardeector

(Figure19),rmlypushthepluginuntilitsnapsintoplacebehindthetabs,androtatetheleveronthe

plugtotheleft(Figure19).

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Figure19

Note:Tounlocktheplug,rotatetheleverontheplugtotheright.

InstallingtheSide-DischargeChute

Unlock,unlatch,andliftupthesidedeectorandinstalltheside-dischargechute(Figure20).

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Figure20

RemovingtheSide-DischargeChute

Toremovetheside-dischargechute,liftupthesidedeector,removetheside-dischargechute,andlowerthe

side-dischargedeector.

Important:Locktheside-dischargedeectorafteryoucloseit(Figure21).

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Figure21

OperatingTips

GeneralMowingTips

•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine

andremoveallobjectsthatthemachinecould

throw.

•Avoidstrikingsolidobjectswiththeblade.Never

deliberatelymowoveranyobject.

•Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartstovibrate,

immediatelyshutofftheengine,disconnectthe

wirefromthesparkplug,removetheelectric-start

button(ifequipped),andexaminethemachinefor

damage.

•Forbestperformance,installanewbladebefore

thecuttingseasonbegins.

•ReplacethebladewhennecessarywithaT oro

replacementblade.

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.

CleaningundertheMachine

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

WARNING

Themachinemaydislodgematerialfrom

underthemachine.

•Weareyeprotection.

•Stayintheoperatingposition(behindthe

handle)whentheengineisrunning.

•Donotallowbystandersinthearea.

Forbestresults,cleanthemachinesoonafteryou

havecompletedmowing.

1.Lowerthemachinetothelowestcutting-height

setting.RefertoAdjustingtheCuttingHeight

(page12).

2.Movethemachineontoalevelsurface.

3.Washouttheareaunderthereardoor(if

applicable)wheretheclippingsgofromthe

undersideofthemachinetothegrassbag.

4.Attachagardenhosethatisconnectedtoa

watersupplytothewashoutport(Figure22).

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Figure22

1.Washoutport

5.Turnthewateron.

6.Starttheengineandrunituntiltherearenomore

clippingsthatcomeoutfromunderthemachine.

7.Shutofftheengine.

8.Shutoffthewateranddisconnectthegarden

hosefromthemachine.

9.Starttheengineandrunitforafewminutesto

drytheundersideofthemachine.

10.Shutofftheengine,removetheelectric-start

button(ifequipped),andallowittocool.

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Toro 53cm Super Recycler Lawn Mower User manual

Brand: Toro

Model: 53cm Super Recycler Lawn Mower

Category: Lawnmowers

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