Toro 30in TurfMaster Walk-Behind Lawn Mower User manual

Brand: Toro

Model: 30in TurfMaster Walk-Behind Lawn Mower

Category: Lawnmowers

Type: User manual

FormNo.3418-378RevB

30inTurfMaster

™

Walk-BehindLawnMower

ModelNo.22210—SerialNo.402100000andUp

Operator'sManual

Introduction

Thisrotary-blade,walk-behindlawnmowerisintended

tobeusedbyresidentialhomeownersorprofessional,

hiredoperators.Itisdesignedprimarilyforcutting

grassonwell-maintainedlawnsonresidentialor

commercialproperties.Itisnotdesignedforcutting

brushorforagriculturaluses.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate

andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid

injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor

operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.

YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.comfor

productandaccessoryinformation,helpndinga

dealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or

additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService

DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel

andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1

identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers

ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace

provided.

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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.

GrossorNetTorque:Thegrossornettorque

ofthisenginewaslaboratoryratedbytheengine

manufacturerinaccordancewiththeSocietyof

AutomotiveEngineers(SAE)J1940orJ2723.As

conguredtomeetsafety,emission,andoperating

requirements,theactualenginetorqueonthisclass

ofmowerwillbesignicantlylower.Pleasereferto

theenginemanufacturer’sinformationincludedwith

themachine.

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure

tochemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Contents

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

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

8111LyndaleAvenueSouth

Bloomington,MN55420

Registeratwww.Toro.com.

OriginalInstructions(EN)

PrintedinMexico

AllRightsReserved

*3418-378*B

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

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

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

1InstallingtheHandle........................................5

2AdjustingtheHandleHeight.............................5

3FillingtheEnginewithOil.................................7

4AssemblingtheGrassBag...............................7

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

Controls.............................................................9

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

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

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

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

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

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

CheckingtheBlade-StopSystem

Operation......................................................13

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

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

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

OperatingtheSelf-PropelDriveand

EngagingtheBlades.....................................15

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

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

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

Side-DischargingtheClippings.........................18

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ChangingtheOilFilter......................................23

ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................24

CheckingtheConditionoftheBelts...................24

EmptyingtheFuelTankandCleaningthe

Filter..............................................................24

ChangingtheFuelFilter....................................25

ServicingtheBlade-DriveSystem.....................25

ServicingtheBlades.........................................26

ChangingtheBlade-DriveBelt..........................28

ChangingtheBlade-Brake-Clutch(BBC)

Belt................................................................29

AdjustingtheBlade-BrakeCable......................30

ChangingtheTransmissionBelt.......................31

AdjustingtheTransmission...............................31

Storage...................................................................32

GeneralInformation..........................................32

PreparingtheFuelSystem...............................32

PreparingtheEngine........................................32

RemovingtheMachinefromStorage................32

Troubleshooting......................................................33

Safety

Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith

ANSIB71.4-2012.

GeneralSafety

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand

feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety

instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjury.

Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended

usecouldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.

•Read,understand,andfollowtheinstructions

andwarningsinthisOperator’sManualandon

themachineandattachmentsbeforestartingthe

engine.

•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmovingpartsof

orunderthemachine.Keepclearofanydischarge

opening.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards

andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand

workingonthemachine.

•Keepbystandersandchildrenasafedistance

awayfromthemachine.Donotallowchildrento

operatethemachine.Allowonlypeoplewhoare

responsible,trained,familiarwiththeinstructions,

andphysicallycapabletooperatethemachine.

•Stopthemachineandshutofftheenginebefore

servicing,fueling,oruncloggingthemachine.

Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan

resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,

complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay

attentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,whichmeans

Caution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety

instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions

mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

Youcanndadditionalsafetyinformationwhere

neededthroughoutthismanual.

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea

ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

decaloemmarkt

Manufacturer'sMark

1.Thismarkindicatesthatthebladeisidentiedasapart

fromtheoriginalmachinemanufacturer.

decal93-7009

93-7009

1.Warning—Donotoperatethemachinewiththedeectorup

orremoved;keepthedeectorinplace.

2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower

blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.

decal94-8072

94-8072

decal116-7127

116-7127

1.Heightofcut

decal116-7581

116-7581

1.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower

blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.ReadtheOperator’s

Manualbeforeadjustingservicing,orcleaningthemachine.

decal136-9077

136-9077

1.Heightofcut

decal116-7583

116-7583

1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.Donotoperatethis

machineunlessyouaretrained.

4.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower

blade—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsinplace.

2.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance

awayfromthemachine.

5.Warning—wearhearingprotection.

3.Thrownobjecthazard—donotoperatethemachinewithout

therear-dischargeplugorbaginplace.

6.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower

blade—donotoperateupanddownslopes;operateside

tosideonslopes;shutofftheenginebeforeleavingthe

operatingposition—pickupobjectsthatthebladescould

throw;andlookbehindyouwhenbackingup.

decal116-8528

116-8528

1.ReadtheOperator’s

Manualbeforeperforming

anymaintenance.

2.Checkbelttensionevery

50operatinghours.

decal116-9313

116-9313

1.ReadtheOperator's

Manual.

3.Toxicgasinhalation

hazard

2.Firehazard

4.Hotsurface;burnhazard

decal117-2718

117-2718

decal120-9570

120-9570

1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguards

andshieldsinplace.

decal130-9656

130-9656

1.Choke3.Slow

2.Fast

4.Engine—stop(shutoff)

Setup

Important:Removeanddiscardtheprotectiveplasticsheetthatcoverstheengineandanyother

plasticorwrappingonthemachine.

InstallingtheHandle

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

WARNING

Foldingorunfoldingthehandleimproperlycandamagethecables,causinganunsafe

operatingcondition.

•Donotdamagethecableswhenfoldingorunfoldingthehandle.

•Ifacableisdamaged,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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Figure3

AdjustingtheHandleHeight

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

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Figure4

FillingtheEnginewithOil

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Important:Yourmachinedoesnotcomewithoilintheengine.Beforestartingtheengine,llthe

enginewithoil.

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Figure5

AssemblingtheGrassBag

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

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Figure6

ProductOverview

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Figure7

1.Sparkplug(underbrush

guard)

8.Grassbag

2.Airlter

9.Rearcutting-heightlever

3.Throttlelever

10.Fuel-shutoffvalve

4.Oilll/dipstick11.Oillter

5.Fuel-tankcap12.Beltcover

6.Reardoor13.Frontcutting-heightlever

7.Handle14.Belt-cover-accesspanel

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Figure8

1.Grassbag3.Side-dischargechute

2.Rear-dischargeplug

4.Side-dischargedeector

Controls

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Figure9

Throttle(Throttlelevernotshownforthesakeofclarity)

1.Choke3.Slow

2.Fast

4.Stop

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Figure10

Controlbar

1.Blade-controllock-lever3.Handle

2.Blade-controlbail4.Drivebail

Operation

BeforeOperation

BeforeOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe

equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Checkthatallguardsandsafetydevices,suchas

deectorsand/orgrasscatcher,areinplaceand

workingproperly.

•Alwaysinspectthemachinetoensurethatthe

blades,bladebolts,andcuttingassemblyarenot

wornordamaged.

•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine,

andremoveallobjectsthatcouldinterferewith

theoperationofthemachineorthatthemachine

couldthrow.

•Adjustingthecuttingheightmaybringyouinto

contactwiththemovingblade,causingserious

injury.

–Shutofftheengine,removetheignitionkey

(electric-startmodelonly),andwaitforall

movingpartstostop.

–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

DANGER

Gasolineisextremelyammableand

explosive.Areorexplosionfromgasoline

canburnyouandothers.

•Topreventastaticchargefromigniting

thegasoline,placethecontainerand/or

machinedirectlyonthegroundbefore

lling,notinavehicleoronanobject.

•Fillthetankoutdoorswhentheengineis

cold.Wipeupspills.

•Donothandlegasolinewhensmokingor

aroundanopenameorsparks.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedfuel

container,outofthereachofchildren.

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan

30daysold),unleadedgasolinewithanoctane

ratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).

•Oxygenatedfuelwithupto10%ethanolor15%

MTBEbyvolumeisacceptable.

•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol

(gasohol)or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl

ether)byvolumeisacceptable.Ethanoland

MTBEarenotthesame.Gasolinewith15%

ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnotapprovedforuse.

Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmorethan

10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15(contains

15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),orE85

(containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved

gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/or

enginedamagewhichmaynotbecoveredunder

warranty.

•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorinfuel

containersoverthewinterunlessyouuseafuel

stabilizer.

•Donotaddoiltogasoline.

Important:Toreducestartingproblems,add

fuelstabilizertothegasolineallseason.Mixthe

stabilizerwithgasolinelessthan30daysold.

Note:Thecapacityofthefueltankis1.8L(0.47

USgallon).

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Important:Iftheoillevelinthecrankcaseistoolowortoohighandyouruntheengine,youmay

damagetheengine.

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Figure11

AdjustingtheCuttingHeight

Thecuttingheightiscontrolledwithafrontleverandarearlever,bothontheleftsideofthemachine.T oraise

orlowerthemachine,engagethelever,raiseorlowerthemachine,andthendisengagethelever.

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Figure12

CheckingtheBlade-Stop

SystemOperation

Beforeeachuse,checkthatthebladesstopwithin3

secondsofreleasingthecontrolbar.

UsingtheGrassBag

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Check

theblade-stopsystemoperation.

Thebladesshouldstopwithin3

secondsofreleasingthecontrolbar;

iftheydonot,contactanAuthorized

ServiceDealer.

Youcanusethegrassbagtochecktheblade-stop

system.

1.Removetherear-dischargeplug.

2.Installtheemptygrassbagonthemachine.

3.Starttheengine.

4.Engagetheblades.

Note:Thebagshouldbegintoinate,indicating

thatthebladesarerotating.

5.Whilewatchingthebag,releasethecontrolbar.

Note:Ifthebagdoesnotdeatewithin

3secondsofreleasingthecontrolbar,the

blade-stopsystemmaybedeterioratingand,

ifignored,couldresultinanunsafeoperating

condition.Havethemachineinspectedand

servicedbyanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

6.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts

tostop.

NotUsingtheGrassBag

1.Movethemachineontoapavedsurfaceina

non-windyarea.

2.Setall4wheelstothe3-1/2inch(89mm)cutting

heightsetting.

3.Takeahalfsheetofnewspaperandcrumpleit

intoaballsmallenoughtogounderthemachine

(about3inchesor75mmindiameter).

4.Placethenewspaperballabout5inches(13

cm)infrontofthemachine.

5.Starttheengine.

6.Engagetheblades.

7.Releasethecontrolbarandbegincountingout

3seconds.

8.Onthecountof3,pushthemachinequickly

forwardoverthenewspaper.

9.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts

tostop.

10.Gotothefrontofthemachineandcheckthe

newspaperball.

Note:Ifthenewspaperballdidnotgounder

themachine,repeatsteps4through10.

Important:Ifthenewspaperisunravelledor

shredded,thebladesdidnotstopproperly,

whichcouldresultinanunsafeoperating

condition.ContactanAuthorizedService

Dealer.

DuringOperation

DuringOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye

protection;longpants;slip-resistant,substantial

footwear;andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong

hair,securelooseclothing,anddonotwear

jewelry.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or

undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.

•Thebladeissharp;contactingthebladecanresult

inseriouspersonalinjury.Shutofftheengine,

removetheignitionkey(electric-startmodelonly),

andwaitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleaving

theoperatingposition.

•Whenyoureleasetheblade-controlbar,the

engineshouldshutoffandthebladeshouldstop

within3seconds.Ifnot,stopusingyourmachine

immediatelyandcontactanAuthorizedService

Dealer.

•Keepbystanders,especiallysmallchildren,outof

theoperatingarea.Stopthemachineifanyone

entersthearea.

•Alwayslookdownandbehindyoubeforemoving

themachineinreverse.

•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilityand

appropriateweatherconditions.Donotoperate

themachinewhenthereistheriskoflighting.

•Wetgrassorleavescancauseseriousinjuryif

youslipandcontacttheblade.Avoidmowingin

wetconditions.

•Useextremecarewhenapproachingblind

corners,shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthatmay

blockyourview.

•Watchforholes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orother

hiddenobjects.Uneventerraincouldcausethe

machinetooverturnorcauseyoutoloseyour

balanceorfooting.

•Stopthemachineandinspectthebladesafter

strikinganobjectorifthereisanabnormal

vibrationinthemachine.Makeallnecessary

repairsbeforeresumingoperation.

•Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition,shutoff

theengine,removetheignitionkey(electric-start

modelonly),andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

•Iftheenginehasbeenrunningthemuferwillbe

hotandcanseverelyburnyou.Keepawayfrom

thehotmufer.

•Checkthegrasscatchercomponentsand

thedischargechutefrequentlyforanywear

ordeteriorationandreplacethemwiththe

manufacturer'srecommendedpartswhen

necessary.

•Useaccessoriesandattachmentsapprovedby

TheToro®Companyonly.

SlopeSafety

•Mowacrossthefaceofslopes;neverupand

down.Useextremecautionwhenchanging

directiononslopes.

•Donotmowonexcessivelysteepslopes.Poor

footingcouldcauseaslip-and-fallaccident.

•Mowwithcautionneardrop-offs,ditches,or

embankments.

StartingtheEngine

1.Connectthewiretothesparkplug(Figure7).

2.Openthefuel-shutoffvalve(Figure13).

Note:Whenthefuel-shutoffvalveisopen,theleverisparallelwiththefuelline.

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Figure13

1.Fuel-shutoffvalve

3.MovethethrottlecontroltotheCHOKEposition(AofFigure14).

4.Pullthestarterhandlelightlyuntilyoufeelresistance,thenpullitsharply(BofFigure14).

5.MovethethrottlecontrollevertotheFASTpositionwhentheenginestarts(CofFigure14).

Note:Iftheenginefailstostartafter3pulls,repeatsteps3through5.

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Figure14

OperatingtheSelf-PropelDriveandEngagingtheBlades

Tooperatetheself-propeldrive,pullandholdthedrivebailtothehandle(Figure15).

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Figure15

Toengagetheblades,dothefollowing:

1.Pushandholdtheblade-controllockleverforwardtoreleasetheblade-controlbail(AofFigure16).

2.Pulltheblade-controlbailtothehandleandreleasetheblade-control-locklever;thebladeshouldengage

(AofFigure16).

3.Releasetheblade-controlbailtodisengagetheblade(BofFigure16).Theblade-control-lockleverresets

tolocktheblade-controlbail.

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Figure16

ShuttingOfftheEngine

1.MovethethrottlecontroltotheOFFpositionand

waitforallmovingpartstostop.

2.Closethefuel-shutoffvalveanddisconnectthe

wirefromthesparkplugifyoudonotusethe

machineorleaveitunattended.

RecyclingtheClippings

Thismachinecomesfromthefactoryreadytorecycle

grassandleafclippingsbackintothelawn.Toprepare

themachinetorecycle:

•Iftheside-dischargechuteisonthemachine,

removeitandinstalltheside-dischargedeector;

refertoRemovingtheSide-DischargeChute

(page18).

•Ifthegrassbagisonthemachine,removeit;refer

toRemovingtheGrassBag(page17).

•Iftherear-dischargeplugisnotinstalled,gripitby

thehandle,raisethereardeector,andinsertit

intotherear-dischargechuteuntilthelatchlocks

intoplace;refertoFigure17.

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Figure17

1.Rear-dischargeplug

2.Reardeector

BaggingtheClippings

Usethegrassbagwhenyouwanttocollectgrassandleafclippingsfromthelawn.

Iftheside-dischargechuteisonthemachine,removeitandinstalltheside-dischargedeectorbeforebagging

theclippings;refertoRemovingtheSide-DischargeChute(page18).

InstallingtheGrassBag

1.Raiseandholdupthereardeector(AofFigure18).

2.Removetherear-dischargeplugbypullingdownonthelatchwithyourthumbandpullingtheplugout

fromthemachine(BofFigure18).

3.Installthebagrodintothenotchesatthebaseofthehandle,androckthebagbackandforthtoensure

thattherodisseatedatthebottomofbothnotches(CofFigure18).

4.Lowerthereardeectoruntilitrestsonthegrassbag.

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Figure18

RemovingtheGrassBag

Toremovethebag,reversethestepsinInstallingtheGrassBag(page17).

Side-DischargingtheClippings

Usethesidedischargeforcuttingverytallgrass.

InstallingtheSide-DischargeChute

Important:Ensurethattherear-dischargeplugisinplacebeforeyourecycletheclippings.

1.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

2.Removethegrassbagifitisinstalledonthemachine;refertoRemovingtheGrassBag(page17).

3.Inserttherear-dischargeplug(AofFigure19).

4.Removetheside-dischargedeectorbypullinguponthespringthatholdsthedeectorinplaceand

removingthedeector(BandCofFigure19).

5.Installtheside-dischargechutebypullinguponthespring,placingthechuteovertheopening,and

loweringthespringoverthetabsontopofthedischargechute(DandEofFigure19).

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Figure19

RemovingtheSide-DischargeChute

Toremovetheside-dischargechute,reversethestepsinInstallingtheSide-DischargeChute(page18).

OperatingTips

GeneralTips

•Reviewthesafetyinstructionsandreadthis

manualcarefullybeforeoperatingthemachine.

•Cleartheareaofsticks,stones,wire,branches,

andotherdebristhatthebladescouldhitand

throw.

•Keepeveryone,especiallychildrenandpets,away

fromtheareaofoperation.

•Avoidstrikingtrees,walls,curbs,orothersolid

objects.Neverdeliberatelymowoveranyobject.

•Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartstovibrate,

immediatelyshutofftheengine,disconnect

thewirefromthesparkplug,andexaminethe

machinefordamage.

•Maintainsharpbladesthroughoutthecutting

season.Periodicallyledownnicksontheblades.

•Replacethebladeswhennecessarywithoriginal

Tororeplacementblades.

•Mowonlydrygrassorleaves.Wetgrassand

leavestendtoclumpontheyardandcancause

themachinetoplugortheenginetostall.

•Cleantheundersideofthemachinedeckafter

eachmowing.RefertoCleaningunderthe

Machine(page20).

•Keeptheengineingoodrunningcondition.

•Settheenginespeedtothefastestpositionforthe

bestcuttingresults.

•Cleantheairlterfrequently.Mulchingstirsup

moreclippingsanddustwhichclogstheairlter

andreducesengineperformance.

CuttingGrass

•Grassgrowsatdifferentratesatdifferenttimes

oftheyear.Inthesummerheat,itisbesttocut

grassatthe51mm(2inch),64mm(2-1/2inch),

or83mm(3inch)cutting-heightsettings.Cutonly

aboutathirdofthegrassbladeatatime.Donot

cutbelowthe51mm(2inch)settingunlessthe

grassissparseoritislatefallwhengrassgrowth

beginstoslowdown.

•Whencuttinggrassover15cm(6inches)tall,rst

mowatthehighestcutting-heightsettingandwalk

slower;thenmowagainatalowersettingforthe

bestlawnappearance.Ifthegrassistoolongand

theleavesclumpontopofthelawn,themachine

mayplugandcausetheenginetostall.

•Alternatethemowingdirection.Thishelps

dispersetheclippingsoverthelawnforeven

fertilization.

Ifthenishedlawnappearanceisunsatisfactory,try1

ormoreofthefollowing:

•Sharpentheblades.

•Walkataslowerpacewhilemowing.

•Raisethecuttingheightonyourmachine.

•Cutthegrassmorefrequently.

•Overlapcuttingswathsinsteadofcuttingafull

swathwitheachpass.

CuttingLeaves

•Aftercuttingthelawn,ensurethathalfofthelawn

showsthroughthecutleafcover.Youmayneed

tomakemorethanasinglepassovertheleaves.

•Forlightleafcoverage,setallthewheelsatthe

samecutting-heightsetting.

•Slowdownyourmowingspeedifthemachine

doesnotcuttheleavesnelyenough.

AfterOperation

AfterOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthemachinetohelp

preventres.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.

•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringthemachine

inanyenclosure.

•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere

thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such

asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.

HaulingSafety

•Removetheignitionkey(ifequipped)before

loadingthemachineforhauling.

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine.

•Securethemachinefromrolling.

CleaningundertheMachine

Foroptimalcuttingperformance,keeptheunderside

ofthemachinehousingclean.Youmayeitherwash

orscrapetheclippingsawayfromunderthemachine

housing.

WashingundertheMachine

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Clean

underthemachinehousing.

1.Positionthemachineonaatconcreteor

asphaltsurfacenearagardenhose.

2.Starttheengine.

3.Holdtherunninggardenhoseathandlelevel

anddirectthewatertoowonthegroundjustin

frontoftherightrearwheel(Figure20).

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Figure20

1.Rightrearwheel

Note:Thebladeswilldrawinwaterandwash

outclippings.Letthewaterrununtilyouno

longerseeclippingsbeingwashedoutfrom

underthemachine.

4.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts

tostop.

5.Turnoffthewater.

6.Startthemachineandletitrunforafewminutes

todryoutthemoistureonthemachineandits

components.

ScrapingundertheMachine

Ifwashingdoesnotremovealldebrisfromunderthe

machine,scrapeitclean.

1.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.

2.Drainthefuelfromthefueltank;referto

EmptyingtheFuelTankandCleaningtheFilter

(page24).

3.Tipthemachineontoitsside,withtheairlter

upintheair,untiltheupperhandlerestsonthe

ground.

4.Removethedirtandgrassclippingswitha

hardwoodscraper;avoidburrsandsharpedges.

5.Turnthemachineupright.

6.Fillthefueltank.

7.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

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Toro 30in TurfMaster Walk-Behind Lawn Mower User manual

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Model: 30in TurfMaster Walk-Behind Lawn Mower

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