Toro 53cm Mulching/Rear Bagging/Side Discharging Lawn Mower User manual
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Toro 53cm Mulching/Rear Bagging/Side Discharging Lawn Mower is a powerful and versatile tool designed to tackle various lawn care tasks with ease. Its 3-in-1 functionality allows you to choose between mulching, rear bagging, or side discharging, adapting to your specific needs and preferences. Equipped with a durable 53cm cutting deck, this mower ensures efficient and precise cutting, leaving your lawn looking neat and well-maintained.
Toro 53cm Mulching/Rear Bagging/Side Discharging Lawn Mower is a powerful and versatile tool designed to tackle various lawn care tasks with ease. Its 3-in-1 functionality allows you to choose between mulching, rear bagging, or side discharging, adapting to your specific needs and preferences. Equipped with a durable 53cm cutting deck, this mower ensures efficient and precise cutting, leaving your lawn looking neat and well-maintained.
FormNo.3436-125RevA
53cmMulching/RearBagging/SideDischarging
LawnMower
ModelNo.21750—SerialNo.400000000andUp
ModelNo.21751—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,
helpndingadealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.
Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan
scantheQRcodeontheserialnumberdecal(if
equipped)toaccesswarranty,parts,andother
productinformation
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
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Figure2
Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean
directives;fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproduct
specicDeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.
GrossorNetTorque:Thegrossornettorque
ofthisenginewaslaboratoryratedbytheengine
manufacturerinaccordancewiththeSocietyof
AutomotiveEngineers(SAE)J1940orJ2723.As
conguredtomeetsafety,emission,andoperating
requirements,theactualenginetorqueonthisclass
ofmowerwillbesignicantlylower.Pleasereferto
theenginemanufacturer’sinformationincludedwith
themachine.
Donottamperwithordisablesafetydevicesonthe
machine,andchecktheirproperoperationregularly.
Donotattempttoadjustortamperwiththeengine
speedcontrol;doingsomaycreateanunsafe
operatingcondition,resultinginpersonalinjury.
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*3436-125*A
Contents
Introduction...............................................................1
Safety.......................................................................2
GeneralSafety...................................................2
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................3
Setup........................................................................4
1InstallingtheHandle........................................4
2InstallingtheRecoil-StarterRopeinthe
RopeGuide.....................................................4
3AddingOiltotheEngine...................................5
4AssemblingtheGrassBag...............................5
5ChargingtheBattery........................................6
ProductOverview.....................................................7
Specications....................................................7
Attachments/Accessories...................................7
Operation..................................................................8
BeforeOperation...................................................8
BeforeOperationSafety.....................................8
FillingtheFuelT ank............................................8
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel............................9
AdjustingtheCuttingHeight.............................10
DuringOperation..................................................11
DuringOperationSafety....................................11
StartingtheEngine...........................................12
UsingtheSelf-PropelDrive...............................12
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................12
MulchingtheClippings......................................12
BaggingtheClippings.......................................13
Side-DischargingtheClippings.........................14
OperatingTips.................................................14
AfterOperation....................................................15
AfterOperationSafety......................................15
CleaningundertheMachine.............................15
FoldingtheHandle...........................................15
Maintenance...........................................................16
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........16
MaintenanceSafety..........................................16
PreparingforMaintenance...............................16
ServicingtheAirFilter.......................................17
ChangingtheEngineOil...................................17
ChargingtheBattery.........................................18
ReplacingtheFuse...........................................19
ReplacingtheBlade..........................................19
AdjustingtheSelf-PropelDrive.........................20
Storage...................................................................21
StorageSafety..................................................21
PreparingtheMachineforStorage...................21
RemovingtheMachinefromStorage................21
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,remove
theignitionkey(ifequipped),andwaitforall
movingpartstostopbeforeservicing,fueling,or
uncloggingthemachine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan
resultininjury.T oreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways
payattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,which
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
2
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decaloemmarkt
Manufacturer'sMark
1.Thismarkindicatesthatthebladeisidentiedasapart
fromtheoriginalmachinemanufacturer.
decal112-8760
112-8760
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower
blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.
decal117-4143
117-4143
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.
2.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.
3.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower
blade—disconnectthespark-plugwireandreadthe
Operator'sManualbeforeperformingmaintenance.
4.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower
blade—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsand
shieldsinplace.
5.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower
blade—donotoperateupanddownslopes;onlyoperate
acrossslopes;shutofftheengineandwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforeleavingthemachine;pickupdebris
beforemowing;lookbehindanddownwhenmovingin
reverse.
Electric-startmodelonly
decal140-4357
140-4357
1.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManualfor
batteryinformation;donot
discardtheleadbattery.
2.Attention—readthe
Operator’sManual
forbatterycharging
information.
3
Setup
Important:Removeanddiscardtheprotectiveplasticsheetthatcoverstheengineandanyother
plasticorwrappingonthemachine.
Important:Topreventaccidentalstarting,donotinsertthekeyintotheelectric-startignition(if
equipped)untilyouarereadytostarttheengine.
1
InstallingtheHandle
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
WARNING
Foldingorunfoldingthehandleimproperlycandamagethecables,causinganunsafe
operatingcondition.
•Donotdamagethecableswhenfoldingorunfoldingthehandle.
•Ifacableisdamaged,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
1.Removethehandleknobsandcorrespondingboltsfromthelowerhandles(AofFigure3).
2.Positiontheupperhandleonthelowerhandlesandthenunfoldthehandle(BofFigure3).
3.Ensurethatthecablesareroutedtotheoutsideofthehandle(CofFigure3).
4.Installthehandleknobswiththecorrespondingboltsandtightenthemrmlybyhand(DofFigure3).
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Figure3
2
InstallingtheRecoil-StarterRopeintheRopeGuide
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Important:Tostarttheenginesafelyandeasilywheneveryouusethemachine,installtherecoil-starter
ropeintheropeguide.
4
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Figure4
3
AddingOiltotheEngine
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Important:Iftheoillevelintheengineistoolowortoohighandyouruntheengine,youmaydamage
theengine.
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Figure5
5
ProductOverview
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Figure7
Electric-startmodelshown
1.Blade-controlbar
8.Oilll/dipstick
2.Ignitionkey(electric-start
modelonly)
9.Reardeector
3.Battery(electric-start
modelonly)
10.Rearcutting-heightlever
4.Fuel-tankcap
11.Handleknob(2)
5.Airlter
12.Recoil-starthandle
6.Sparkplug13.Self-propeldrivebar
7.Frontcutting-heightlever
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Figure8
1.Grassbag
3.Batterycharger
(electric-startmodelonly)
2.Side-dischargechute(sold
separately)
Specications
ModelWeightLengthWidthHeight
30kg
21750
(67lb)145cm56cm97cm
34kg
21751
(76lb)
(57inches)(22inches)(38inches)
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine
toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact
yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedToro
distributororgotowww.Toro.comforalistofall
approvedattachmentsandaccessories.
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineToro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement
partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers
couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe
productwarranty.
7
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
BeforeOperation
BeforeOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Alwaysshutoffthemachine,removetheignition
key(ifequipped),waitforallmovingpartstostop,
andallowthemachinetocoolbeforeadjusting,
servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Checkthatallguardsandsafetydevices,suchas
deectorsand/orgrasscatcher,areinplaceand
functioningproperly.
•Alwaysinspectthemachinetoensurethatthe
bladesandbladeboltsarenotwornordamaged.
•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine,
andremoveallobjectsthatcouldinterferewith
theoperationofthemachineorthatthemachine
couldthrow.
•Contactwiththemovingbladewillcauseserious
injury.Donotputyourngersunderthehousing
whenadjustingthecuttingheight.
FuelSafety
•Fuelisextremelyammableandhighlyexplosive.
Areorexplosionfromfuelcanburnyouand
othersandcandamageproperty.
–Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthefuel,
placethecontainerand/ormachinedirectlyon
thegroundbeforelling,notinavehicleoron
anobject.
–Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanyfuelthat
spills.
–Donothandlefuelwhensmokingoraroundan
openameorsparks.
–Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltothe
tankwhiletheengineisrunningorhot.
–Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostartthe
engine.Avoidcreatingasourceofignitionuntil
thefuelvaporshavedissipated.
–Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeep
itoutofthereachofchildren.
•Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term
exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand
illness.
–Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
–Keepyourhandsandfaceawayfromthe
nozzleandthefuel-tankopening.
–Keepfuelawayfromyoureyesandskin.
FillingtheFuelTank
•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh,unleaded
gasolinewithanoctaneratingof87orhigher
((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
•Oxygenatedfuelwithupto10%ethanolor15%
MTBEbyvolumeisacceptable.
•Donotuseethanolblendsofgasoline,such
asE15orE85,withmorethan10%ethanolby
volume.Performanceproblemsand/orengine
damagemayresult,whichmaynotbecovered
underwarranty.
•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorinfuel
containersoverthewinterunlessfuelstabilizer
hasbeenaddedtothefuel.
•Donotaddoiltogasoline.
Fillthefueltankwithfreshunleadedregulargasoline
fromamajorname-brandservicestation(Figure9).
Important:Toreducestartingproblems,addfuel
stabilizer/conditionertofreshfuelasdirectedby
thefuel-stabilizermanufacturer.
Refertoyourengineowner’smanualforadditional
information.
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Figure9
8
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Important:Iftheoillevelinthecrankcaseistoolowortoohighandyouruntheengine,youmay
damagetheengine.
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Figure10
9
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
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•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.
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StartingtheEngine
1.Holdtheblade-controlbaragainstthehandle(AofFigure12).
2.Pulltherecoil-starthandle(BofFigure12).
Note:Whenyoupulltherecoil-starthandle,pullitlightlyuntilyoufeelresistance,thenpullitsharply.
Allowtheropetoreturntothehandleslowly.
Note:Ifthemachinedoesnotstartafterseveralattempts,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
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Figure12
UsingtheSelf-PropelDrive
•Toengagetheself-propeldrive,pullthe
self-propel-drivebartothehandleandholdit
(Figure13).
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Figure13
1.Self-propel-drivebar
Note:Themaximumself-propel-drivespeedis
xed.Toreducethespeed,increasethespace
betweentheself-propel-drivebarandthehandle.
•Todisengagetheself-propel-drive,releasethe
self-propeldrivebar.
Note:T oreducethegroundspeed,increasethe
spacebetweentheself-propeldrivebarandthe
handle.
ShuttingOfftheEngine
Toshutofftheengine,releasetheblade-controlbar.
Note:Removethekey(ifequipped)fromtheignition
whenyouleavethemachine.
Important:Whenyoureleasetheblade-control
bar,theengineshouldshutoffandtheblade
shouldstopwithin3seconds.Iftheydonot,stop
usingyourmachineimmediatelyandcontactan
AuthorizedServiceDealer.
MulchingtheClippings
Yourmachinecomesfromthefactoryreadytomulch
thegrassandleafclippingsbackintothelawn.
Ifthegrassbagisonthemachine,removeitbefore
mulchingtheclippings.RefertoRemovingtheGrass
Bag(page13).
12
BaggingtheClippings
Usethegrassbagwhenyouwanttocollectgrassandleafclippingsfromthelawn.
WARNING
Aworngrassbagcouldallowsmallstonesandothersimilardebristobethrowntowardyou
orbystanders,resultinginseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.
Checkthegrassbagfrequently.Ifitisdamaged,installanewTororeplacementbag.
WARNING
Thebladeissharp;contactingthebladecanresultinseriouspersonalinjury.
Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
InstallingtheGrassBag
1.Liftupthereardeector(AofFigure14).
2.Inserttherodendsofthegrassbagintothenotchesinthehandlebrackets(BofFigure14).
3.Allowthereardeectortorestonthebag.
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Figure14
RemovingtheGrassBag
1.Liftupthereardeector(AofFigure14).
2.Liftthegrass-baghandleoutfromthenotchesonthehandlebracketsandremovethebagfromthe
machine.
3.Closethereardeector.
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Side-Dischargingthe
Clippings
InstallingtheSide-Discharge
Chute
1.Liftupthereardeector(Figure15).
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Figure15
1.Reardeector
3.Notchinthehandle
bracket(2)
2.Rodend(2)4.Side-dischargechute
Note:Ifthegrassbagisonthemachine,
removeit;refertoRemovingtheGrassBag
(page13).
2.Inserttherodendsoftheside-dischargechute
intothenotchesonthehandlebrackets(Figure
15).
3.Allowthereardeectortorestonthechute.
RemovingtheSide-Discharge
Chute
1.Liftupthereardeector(Figure15).
2.Lifttheside-dischargechuteoutformthe
notchesonthehandlebracketsandremovethe
chutefromthemachine.
3.Closethereardeector.
OperatingTips
GeneralMowingTips
•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine
andremoveallobjectsthatthemachinecould
throw.
•Avoidstrikingsolidobjectswiththeblade.Never
deliberatelymowoveranyobject.
•Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartstovibrate,
immediatelyshutofftheengine,removethekey
(ifequipped),disconnectthewirefromthespark
plug,andexaminethemachinefordamage.
•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.
•Beawareofapotentialrehazardinverydry
conditions,followalllocalrewarnings,andkeep
themachinefreeofdrygrassandleafdebris.
•Alternatethemowingdirection.Thishelps
dispersetheclippingsoverthelawnforeven
fertilization.
•Ifthenishedlawnappearanceisunsatisfactory,
try1ormoreofthefollowing:
–Replacethebladeorhaveitsharpened.
–Walkataslowerpacewhilemowing.
–Raisethecuttingheightonyourmachine.
–Cutthegrassmorefrequently.
–Overlapcuttingswathsinsteadofcuttingafull
swathwitheachpass.
CuttingLeaves
•Aftercuttingthelawn,ensurethathalfofthelawn
showsthroughthecutleafcover.Youmayneed
tomakemorethanasinglepassovertheleaves.
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•Iftherearemorethan13cm(5inches)ofleaves
onthelawn,mowatahighercuttingheightand
thenagainatthedesiredcuttingheight.
•Slowdownyourmowingspeedifthemachine
doesnotcuttheleavesnelyenough.
AfterOperation
AfterOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Alwaysshutoffthemachine,removetheignition
key(ifequipped),waitforallmovingpartstostop,
andallowthemachinetocoolbeforeadjusting,
servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthemachinetohelp
preventres.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.
•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such
asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.
HaulingSafety
•Removetheignitionkey(ifequipped)before
loadingthemachineforhauling.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine.
•Securethemachinefromrolling.
CleaningundertheMachine
ServiceInterval:Aftereachuse
Forbestresults,cleanunderthemachinesoonafter
youhavecompletedmowing.
1.Lowerthemachinetoitslowestcutting-height
setting.
2.Movethemachineontoapavedlevelsurface.
3.Withtheenginerunningandthebladeengaged,
sprayastreamofwaterinfrontoftheright,rear
wheel(Figure16).
Note:Thewaterwillsplashintothepathofthe
blade,cleaningouttheclippings.
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Figure16
4.Whennomoreclippingscomeout,stopthe
waterandmovethemachinetoadryarea.
5.Runtheengineforafewminutestodrythe
undersideofthemachine.
FoldingtheHandle
WARNING
Foldingorunfoldingthehandleimproperly
candamagethecables,causinganunsafe
operatingcondition.
•Donotdamagethecableswhenfoldingor
unfoldingthehandle.
•Ifacableisdamaged,contactan
AuthorizedServiceDealer.
1.Removetheignitionkey(ifequipped).
2.Loosenthehandleknobsuntilyoucanmovethe
handlefreely(Figure17).
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Figure17
1.Handleknob(2)
3.MovethehandleforwardasshowninFigure17.
15
Maintenance
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
MaintenanceProcedure
Beforeeachuseordaily
•Checktheengine-oillevelandaddoilasneeded.
•Ensurethattheengineshutsoffwithin3secondsafterreleasingtheblade-control
bar.
Aftereachuse
•Cleangrassclippingsanddirtfromunderthemachine.
Every25hours
•Servicetheairlter;serviceitmorefrequentlyindustyoperatingconditions.
•Chargethebatteryfor24hours(ifequipped).
Yearly
•Changetheengineoil(ifdesired).
•Replacethebladeorhaveitsharpened(morefrequentlyiftheedgedullsquickly).
•Cleantheenginebyremovingdirtanddebrisfromitstopandsides;cleanitmore
frequentlyindustyoperatingconditions.
Yearlyorbeforestorage
•Emptythefueltankbeforerepairsasdirectedandbeforeyearlystorage.
Important:Refertoyourenginemanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.
MaintenanceSafety
•Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthespark
plugandremovetheignitionkey(electric-start
modelonly)beforeperforminganymaintenance
procedure.
•Wearglovesandeyeprotectionwhenservicing
themachine.
•Thebladeissharp;contactingthebladecanresult
inseriouspersonalinjury.Weargloveswhen
servicingtheblade.Donotrepairoralterthe
blade(s).
•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir
properoperationregularly.
•Tippingthemachinemaycausethefueltoleak.
Fuelisammableandexplosive,andcancause
personalinjury.Runtheenginedryorremovethe
fuelwithahandpump;neversiphonthefuel.
•Toensureoptimumperformanceofthemachine,
useonlygenuineT ororeplacementpartsand
accessories.Replacementpartsandaccessories
madebyothermanufacturerscouldbedangerous,
andsuchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.
PreparingforMaintenance
1.Shutofftheengine,removetheignitionkey(if
equipped),andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthespark
plug(Figure18).
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Figure18
1.Spark-plugwire
3.Afterperformingthemaintenanceprocedure(s),
connectthespark-plugwiretothesparkplug.
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ServicingtheAirFilter
ServiceInterval:Every25hours/Yearly(whichever
comesrst)
1.Pullthetabtoopentheair-ltercover(Figure
19).
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Figure19
1.Tab
2.Replacetheairlter.
3.Closetheair-ltercover.
ChangingtheEngineOil
ServiceInterval:Yearly
Changingtheengineoilisnotrequired,butif
youwanttochangetheoil,usethefollowing
procedure.
Note:Runtheengineafewminutesbeforechanging
theoiltowarmit.Warmoilowsbetterandcarries
morecontaminants.
EngineOilSpecications
Engineoilcapacity
0.44L(15oz)*
OilviscositySAE30orSAE10W-30
detergentoil
APIserviceclassicationSJorhigher
*Thereisresidualoilinthecrankcaseafteryoudrain
theoil.Donotpourtheentirecapacityofoilintothe
crankcase.Fillthecrankcasewithoilasdirectedin
thefollowingsteps.
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.RefertoPreparingforMaintenance(page16).
3.Removethedipstickbyrotatingthecap
counterclockwiseandpullingitout(Figure20).
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Figure20
1.Dipstick3.Full
2.Add
4.Tipthemachineontoitsside(sothattheair
lterisup)todraintheusedoilfromtheoil-ll
tube(Figure21).
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Figure21
5.Afterdrainingtheusedoil,returnthemachineto
theoperatingposition.
6.Carefullypourabout3/4oftheenginecapacity
ofoilintotheoil-lltube.
7.Wait3minutesfortheoiltosettleintheengine.
8.Wipethedipstickcleanwithacleancloth.
9.Insertthedipstickintotheoil-lltube,then
removethedipstick.
10.Readtheoillevelonthedipstick(Figure20).
•Iftheoillevelonthedipstickistoolow,
carefullypourasmallamountofoilintothe
oil-lltube,wait3minutes,andrepeatsteps
8through10untiltheoillevelonthedipstick
iscorrect.
•Iftheoillevelonthedipstickistoohigh,
draintheexcessoiluntiltheoillevelonthe
dipstickiscorrect.
Important:Iftheoillevelintheengineistoo
lowortoohighandyouruntheengine,you
maydamagetheengine.
11.Installthedipstickintotheoil-lltubesecurely.
12.Recycletheusedoilproperly.
ChargingtheBattery
Electric-StartModelOnly
ServiceInterval:Every25hours
Chargethebatteryfor24hoursinitially,thenmonthly
(every25starts)orasneeded.Alwaysusethe
chargerinashelteredareaandchargethebatteryat
roomtemperature(22°Cor70°F)wheneverpossible.
1.Connectthechargertothewireharnesslocated
belowtheignitionkey(Figure22).
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Figure22
2.Plugthechargerintoawalloutlet.
Note:Whenthebatterynolongerholdsa
charge,recycleordisposeofthelead-acid
batteryaccordingtolocalcodes.
Note:Yourbatterychargermayhavea2-colorLED
displaythatindicatesthefollowingstatesofcharging:
•Aredlightindicatesthatthechargerischarging
thebattery.
•Agreenlightindicatesthatthechargerisfully
chargedorthechargerisdisconnectedfromthe
battery.
•Aashinglightthatalternatesbetweenredand
greenindicatesthatthebatteryisnearlyfully
charged.Thisstatelastsonlyafewminutesuntil
thebatteryisfullycharged.
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ReplacingtheFuse
Electric-StartModelOnly
Ifthebatterydoesnotchargeortheenginedoesnot
runwiththeelectricstarter,thefusemaybeblown.
Replaceitwitha40Aplug-intypefuse.
1.Unclipthebatterycoverandremoveit(Figure
23).
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Figure23
1.Batterycover3.Battery
2.Foam4.Fuseholder
2.Insertthefuseintothefuseholder(Figure24).
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Figure24
3.Installthebatterycover.
ReplacingtheBlade
ServiceInterval:Yearly
Important:Youwillneedatorquewrenchto
installthebladeproperly.Ifyoudonothavea
torquewrenchorareuncomfortableperforming
thisprocedure,contactanAuthorizedService
Dealer.
Examinethebladewheneveryourunoutoffuel.Ifthe
bladeisdamagedorcracked,replaceitimmediately.
Ifthebladeedgeisdullornicked,haveitsharpened
andbalanced,orreplaceit.
WARNING
Thebladeissharp;contactingthebladecan
resultinseriouspersonalinjury.
Weargloveswhenservicingtheblade.
1.RefertoPreparingforMaintenance(page16).
2.Tipthemachineontoitssidewiththeairlterup.
3.Useablockofwoodtoholdthebladesteady
(Figure25).
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Figure25
4.Removetheblade,savingallmountinghardware
(Figure25).
5.Installthenewbladeandallmountinghardware
(Figure26).
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Figure26
Important:Positionthecurvedendsofthe
bladetopointtowardthemachinehousing.
6.Useatorquewrenchtotightenthebladebolt
to82N∙m(60ft-lb).
AdjustingtheSelf-Propel
Drive
Wheneveryouinstallanewself-propelcableorif
theself-propeldriveisoutofadjustment,adjustthe
self-propeldrivecable.
1.Loosenthecable-supportnut(Figure27).
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Figure27
1.25to38mm(1to1-1/2
inches)
4.Cable-supportnut
2.Self-propel-drivebar5.Cablesupport
3.Cablejacket
2.Holdtheself-propel-drivebar25to38mm(1to
1-1/2inches)fromthehandle(Figure27).
3.Pulldownthecablejacket(towardthemachine)
untilthereisnoslackinthecable(Figure27).
4.Tightenthenutonthecablesupport.
5.Releasetheself-propel-drivebarandensure
thatthecableisloose.
Note:Thecablemustbeloosewiththe
self-propeldrivebarinthereleasedposition;
otherwise,themachinemaycreepwhenyou
disengagethebar.
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Toro 53cm Mulching/Rear Bagging/Side Discharging Lawn Mower User manual
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