Toro TimeMaster 30in Lawn Mower User manual

FormNo.3427-363RevB

TimeMaster

30inLawnMower

ModelNo.21199—SerialNo.404320000andUp

ModelNo.21199HD—SerialNo.404314000andUp

ModelNo.21200—SerialNo.404320000andUp

Operator'sManual

Introduction

Thisrotary-blade,walk-behindlawnmowerisintended

tobeusedbyresidentialhomeowners.Itisdesigned

primarilyforcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawnson

residentialproperties.Usingthisproductforpurposes

otherthanitsintendedusecouldprovedangerousto

youandbystanders.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate

andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid

injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor

operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.

Visitwww.T oro.comformoreinformation,including

safetytips,trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,

helpndingadealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or

additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService

DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel

andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1

identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers

ontheproduct.Writetheproductmodelandserial

numbersinthespaceprovided.

Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan

scantheQRcodeontheserialnumberdecal(if

equipped)toaccesswarranty,parts,andother

productinformation.

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Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas

safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol

(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause

seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe

recommendedprecautions.

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Figure2

Safety-alertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.

Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical

informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation

worthyofspecialattention.

ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode

Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon

anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered

landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark

arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin

effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed,

equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.

Theenclosedengineowner'smanualissupplied

forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental

ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmission

ControlRegulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,

andwarranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthrough

theenginemanufacturer.

GrossorNetTorque:Thegrossornettorque

ofthisenginewaslaboratoryratedbytheengine

manufacturerinaccordancewiththeSocietyof

AutomotiveEngineers(SAE)J1940orJ2723.As

conguredtomeetsafety,emission,andoperating

requirements,theactualenginetorqueonthisclass

ofmowerwillbesignicantlylower.Pleasereferto

theenginemanufacturer’sinformationincludedwith

themachine.

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*3427-363*B

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandlead

compounds,chemicalsknownto

theStateofCaliforniatocause

cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash

handsafterhandling.

Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure

tochemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Contents

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

Safety.......................................................................3

GeneralSafety...................................................3

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

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

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

2InstallingtheBlade-ControlBar........................5

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

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

5ChargingtheBattery........................................7

ProductOverview.....................................................8

Operation..................................................................9

BeforeOperation...................................................9

BeforeOperationSafety.....................................9

FillingtheFuelT ank............................................9

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

AdjustingtheHandleHeight..............................11

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

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

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

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

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

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

EngagingtheBlades.........................................16

DisengagingtheBlades....................................16

CheckingtheBlade-StopSystem

Operation......................................................17

RecyclingtheClippings....................................17

BaggingtheClippings.......................................18

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ReplacingtheFuse...........................................24

ReplacingtheBattery.......................................24

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

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

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

CheckingforBentBlades.................................27

RemovingtheBlades........................................28

InstallingtheBlades..........................................28

Storage...................................................................29

StorageSafety..................................................29

GeneralInformation..........................................29

PreparingtheFuelSystem...............................29

PreparingtheEngine........................................30

RemovingtheMachinefromStorage................30

Safety

Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith

ANSIB71.1-2017.

GeneralSafety

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand

feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety

instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjury.

•Read,understand,andfollowtheinstructions

andwarningsinthisOperator’sManualandon

themachineandattachmentsbeforestartingthe

engine.

•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmovingpartsor

underthemachine.Keepclearofanydischarge

opening.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards

andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand

functioningproperlyonthemachine.

•Keepbystandersandchildrenoutoftheoperating

area.Donotallowchildrentooperatethemachine.

Allowonlypeoplewhoareresponsible,trained,

familiarwiththeinstructions,andphysically

capabletooperatethemachine.

•Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,remove

theignitionkey(ifequipped),andwaitforall

movingpartstostopbeforeservicing,fueling,or

uncloggingthemachine.

Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan

resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,

complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways

payattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol

,which

meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety

instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions

mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea

ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

decaloemmarkt

Manufacturer'sMark

1.Thismarkindicatesthatthebladeisidentiedasapart

fromtheoriginalmachinemanufacturer.

decal94-8072

94-8072

decal104-7953

104-7953

Electric-StartModelOnly

1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinformationonchargingthebattery;containslead;donotdiscard.

2.ReadtheOperator'sManual.

decal108-9751

108-9751

Electric-StartModelOnly

1.Engine—stop(shutoff)

3.Engine—start

2.Engine—run

decal120-9570

120-9570

1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguards

andshieldsinplace.

decal125-5092

125-5092

1.Stepherewhenstartingtheengine.

decal131-4514

131-4514

1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.

2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhand,mower

blade—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsand

shieldsinplace.

3.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhand,mower

blade—disconnectthespark-plugwirebeforeperforming

maintenance.

4.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway;shutoffthe

enginebeforeleavingtheoperatingposition;pickupany

debrisbeforemowing.

5.Cutting/dismembermenthazardoffoot,mowerblade—do

notoperateupanddownslopes;operatesidetosideon

slopes;lookbehindyouwhenmovinginreverse.

decal133-8062

133-8062

Setup

Important:Removeanddiscardtheprotectiveplasticsheetthatcoverstheengineandanyother

plasticorwrappingonthemachine.

Important:Topreventaccidentalstarting,donotinsertthekeyintotheelectric-startignition(if

equipped)untilyouarereadytostarttheengine.

AssemblingandUnfoldingtheHandle

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

WARNING

Assemblingandunfoldingthehandleimproperlycandamagethecables,causinganunsafe

operatingcondition.

•Donotdamagethecableswhenunfoldingthehandle.

•Ifacableisdamaged,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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Figure3

InstallingtheBlade-ControlBar

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

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Figure4

FillingtheEnginewithOil

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Important:Yourmachinedoesnotcomewithoilintheengine,butitdoescomewithabottleofoil.

Beforestartingtheengine,lltheenginewithoil.

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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.Side-dischargedeector

9.Ignitionswitch

(electric-startmodelonly)

ortoggleswitch(standard

modelonly)

2.Sparkplug10.Battery(electric-start

modelonly;notshown)

3.Recoil-starthandle11.Reardoor

4.Oilll/dipstick

12.Rearcutting-heightlever

5.Handle-locklever13.Fuse

6.Handleknob(2)14.Airlter

7.Adjustmentknobforthe

self-propeldrive

15.Washoutport

8.Upperhandle16.Frontcutting-heightlever

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Figure8

Upperhandle

1.Adjustmentknobforthe

self-propeldrive

4.Blade-controlbar

2.Traction-assisthandle

5.Ignitionkey(electric-start

modelonly)

3.Blade-control-barlock6.Ignitionswitch

(electric-startmodelonly)

ortoggleswitch(standard

modelonly)

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Figure9

1.Grassbag3.Side-dischargechute

2.Rear-dischargeplug

(installed)

4.Batterycharger

(electric-startmodelonly)

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

BeforeOperation

BeforeOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Alwaysshutoffthemachine,removetheignition

key(ifequipped),waitforallmovingpartstostop,

andallowthemachinetocoolbeforeadjusting,

servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe

equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Checkthatallguardsandsafetydevices,suchas

deectorsand/orgrasscatcher,areinplaceand

functioningproperly.

•Alwaysinspectthemachinetoensurethatthe

bladesandbladeboltsarenotwornordamaged.

•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine,

andremoveallobjectsthatcouldinterferewith

theoperationofthemachineorthatthemachine

couldthrow.

•Contactwiththemovingbladewillcauseserious

injury.Donotputyourngersunderthehousing

whenadjustingthecuttingheight.

FuelSafety

•Fuelisextremelyammableandhighlyexplosive.

Areorexplosionfromfuelcanburnyouand

othersandcandamageproperty.

–Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthefuel,

placethecontainerand/ormachinedirectlyon

thegroundbeforelling,notinavehicleoron

anobject.

–Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,

whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanyfuelthat

spills.

–Donothandlefuelwhensmokingoraroundan

openameorsparks.

–Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltothe

tankwhiletheengineisrunningorhot.

–Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostartthe

engine.Avoidcreatingasourceofignitionuntil

thefuelvaporshavedissipated.

–Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeep

itoutofthereachofchildren.

•Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term

exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand

illness.

–Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

–Keepyourhandsandfaceawayfromthe

nozzleandthefuel-tankopening.

–Keepfuelawayfromyoureyesandskin.

FillingtheFuelTank

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh,unleaded

gasolinewithanoctaneratingof87orhigher

((R+M)/2ratingmethod).

•Oxygenatedfuelwithupto10%ethanolor15%

MTBEbyvolumeisacceptable.

•Donotuseethanolblendsofgasoline,such

asE15orE85,withmorethan10%ethanolby

volume.Performanceproblemsand/orengine

damagemayresult,whichmaynotbecovered

underthewarranty.

•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorinfuel

containersoverthewinterunlessfuelstabilizer

hasbeenaddedtothefuel.

•Donotaddoiltogasoline.

Fillthefueltankwithfreshunleadedregulargasoline

fromamajorname-brandservicestation.

Important:Toreducestartingproblems,addfuel

stabilizer/conditionertofreshfuelasdirectedby

thefuel-stabilizermanufacturer.

1.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcapandremovethe

capfromthetank.

Important:Thismachineisequippedwith

apremiumfueltankthatusesafoaminsert

topreventfuelagitation.Neverremovethe

foamelement,becauseitallowstheengine

touseallthefuelinthetank(AofFigure10).

Note:Donotllthefueltankabovethebottom

ofthefuel-tankneck(BofFigure10).

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Figure10

2.Installthefuel-tankcapandtightenitsecurely

byhand.

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Important:Iftheoillevelinthecrankcaseistoolowortoohighandyouruntheengine,youmay

damagetheengine.

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Figure11

AdjustingtheHandleHeight

Youmayraiseorlowerthehandletoapositioncomfortableforyou.

Pullthehandle-lockleverrearwardtodisengagethehandle-lockpins,movethehandleto1of4positions,and

releasethehandle-locklevertosecurethehandleinplace.(Figure12).

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Figure12

AdjustingtheCuttingHeight

CAUTION

Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,themuferwillbehotandcanseverelyburnyou.

Keepawayfromthehotmufer.

Note:Toraisethemachine,movethefrontandrearcutting-heightleversforward;tolowerthemachine,

movethecutting-heightleversrearward.Setallthewheelstothesameheightunlessspecialcircumstances

requireotherwise;refertoOperatingTips(page19).

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Figure13

DuringOperation

DuringOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye

protection;longpants;substantial,slip-resistant

footwear;andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong

hairanddonotwearlooseclothingorloose

jewelry.

•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe

machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat

causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty

damagemayoccur.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or

undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.

•Thebladeissharp;contactingthebladecanresult

inseriouspersonalinjury.Shutofftheengine,

removetheignitionkey(electric-startmodelonly),

andwaitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleaving

theoperatingposition.

•Whenyoureleasetheblade-controlbar,the

engineshouldshutoffandthebladeshouldstop

within3seconds.Ifnot,stopusingyourmachine

immediatelyandcontactanAuthorizedService

Dealer.

•Keepbystandersoutoftheoperatingarea.Keep

smallchildrenoutoftheoperatingareaandunder

thewatchfulcareofaresponsibleadultwhois

notoperatingthemachine.Stopthemachineif

anyoneentersthearea.

•Alwayslookdownandbehindyoubeforemoving

themachineinreverse.

•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilityand

appropriateweatherconditions.Donotoperate

themachinewhenthereistheriskoflightning.

•Wetgrassorleavescancauseseriousinjuryif

youslipandcontacttheblade.Avoidmowingin

wetconditions.

•Useextremecarewhenapproachingblind

corners,shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthatmay

blockyourview.

•Donotdirectthedischargematerialtoward

anyone.Avoiddischargingmaterialagainstawall

orobstruction;materialmayricochettowardyou.

Stoptheblade(s)whencrossinggravelsurfaces.

•Watchforholes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orother

hiddenobjects.Uneventerraincouldcauseyou

toloseyourbalanceorfooting.

•Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartstovibrate,

immediatelyshutofftheengine,removethe

ignitionkey(ifequipped),waitforallmovingparts

tostop,anddisconnectthewirefromthespark

plugbeforeexaminingthemachinefordamage.

Makeallnecessaryrepairsbeforeresuming

operation.

•Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition,shutoff

theengine,removetheignitionkey(electric-start

modelonly),andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

•Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,itwillbehotand

canseverelyburnyou.Keepawayfromthehot

engine.

•Operatetheengineonlyinwell-ventilatedareas.

Exhaustgasescontaincarbonmonoxide,which

islethalifinhaled.

•Checkthegrasscatchercomponentsandthe

dischargechutefrequentlyforanywearor

deteriorationandreplacethemwithgenuineT oro

partswhennecessary.

SlopeSafety

•Mowacrossthefaceofslopes;neverupand

down.Useextremecautionwhenchanging

directiononslopes.

•Donotmowonexcessivelysteepslopes.Poor

footingcouldcauseaslip-and-fallaccident.

•Mowwithcautionneardrop-offs,ditches,or

embankments.

StartingtheEngine

StandardModel

Pulltherecoilhandleslowlyuntilyoufeelresistance,thenpullitsharply.Allowtheropetoreturntotheengine

slowly.

Note:Ifthemachinedoesnotstartafterseveralattempts,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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Figure14

Electric-startModel

Youcanstarttheengineonanelectric-startmodelbyusingeithertheignitionkeyortherecoil-starthandle.

•IgnitionKey:

1.Chargethebatteryfor24hoursbeforeusingthemachineforthersttime(AofFigure15).

Important:Donotattempttostarttheenginewiththeblade-controlbarengaged;otherwise,

youmayblowthefuse(BofFigure15).

2.Inserttheignitionkeyintotheignition(CofFigure15).

3.TurnandholdtheignitionkeytotheStartposition;whentheenginestarts,releasethekey(Dof

Figure15).

Note:DonotholdtheignitionkeyintheStartpositionforlongerthan5secondstopreventburning

outthestartermotor.

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Figure15

•Recoil-StartHandle:

1.TurntheignitionkeytotheRUNposition(AofFigure16).

Important:Donotattempttostarttheenginewiththeblade-controlbarengaged;otherwise,

youmayblowthefuse(BofFigure16).

2.Pulltherecoilhandleslowlytotherearuntilyoufeelresistance,thenpullsharply(CofFigure16).

Allowtheropetoreturntotheengineslowly.

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Figure16

UsingtheSelf-PropelDrive

Tooperatetheself-propeldrive,simplywalkwithyourhandsgrippingtheupperhandleandyourelbowsatyour

sides,andthemachinewillautomaticallykeeppacewithyou(Figure17).

Note:Youcanself-propelthemachinewiththebladesengagedordisengaged.

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Figure17

Note:Usethetraction-assisthandleinsituationswhenyouneedmorecontrolthanyouhavewiththe

self-propeldrivealone.

ShuttingOfftheEngine

StandardModel

Pressthetoggleswitch(Figure17)totheSTOP

positionandholdituntiltheengineshutsoff.

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Figure18

Electric-StartModel

1.TurntheignitionkeytotheOFFposition(Aof

Figure18).

2.Whentheengineshutsoff,removetheignition

keyandtakeitwithyouwhenyouleavethe

machine(BofFigure18).

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Figure19

EngagingtheBlades

Whenyoustartyourengine,thebladesdonotturn.

Youmustengagethebladestomow.

1.Pulltheblade-control-barlockbacktothe

blade-controlbar(Figure20).

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Figure20

1.Blade-controlbarlock2.Blade-controlbar

2.Slowlypulltheblade-controlbarbacktothe

handle(Figure20).

3.Holdtheblade-controlbaragainstthehandle

(Figure21).

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Figure21

DisengagingtheBlades

Releasetheblade-controlbar(Figure22).

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Figure22

Important:Whenyoureleasetheblade-control

bar,thebladesshouldstopwithin3seconds.

Iftheydonotstopproperly,stopusingyour

machineimmediatelyandcontactanAuthorized

ServiceDealer.

CheckingtheBlade-Stop

SystemOperation

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Checkthatthebladesstopwithin3secondsof

releasingtheblade-controlbar.

UsingtheGrassBag

Youcanusethegrassbagtochecktheblade-stop

system.

1.Removetherear-dischargeplug.

2.Installtheemptygrassbagonthemachine.

3.Starttheengine.

4.Engagetheblades.

Note:Thebagshouldbegintoinate,indicating

thatthebladesarerotating.

5.Whilewatchingthebag,releasethe

blade-controlbar.

Note:Ifthebagdoesnotdeatewithin3

secondsofreleasingtheblade-controlbar,the

blade-stopsystemmaybedeterioratingand,

ifignored,couldresultinanunsafeoperating

condition.Havethemachineinspectedand

servicedbyanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

6.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts

tostop.

NotUsingtheGrassBag

1.Movethemachineontoapavedsurfaceina

non-windyarea.

2.Setall4wheelstothe89mm(3-1/2inch)cutting

heightsetting.

3.Takeahalfsheetofnewspaperandcrumpleit

intoaballsmallenoughtogounderthemachine

housing(about76mm(3inches)indiameter).

4.Placethenewspaperballabout13cm(5inches)

infrontofthemachine.

5.Starttheengine.

6.Engagetheblades.

7.Releasetheblade-controlbarandbegin

countingout3seconds.

8.Onthecountof3,pushthemachinequickly

forwardoverthenewspaper.

9.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts

tostop.

10.Gotothefrontofthemachineandcheckthe

newspaperball.

Note:Ifthenewspaperballdidnotgounder

themachine,repeatsteps4through10.

11.Ifthenewspaperisunravelledorshredded,the

bladesdidnotstopproperly,whichcouldresult

inanunsafeoperatingcondition.Contactan

AuthorizedServiceDealer.

RecyclingtheClippings

Thismachinecomesfromthefactoryreadytorecycle

grassandleafclippingsbackintothelawn.T oprepare

themachinetorecycle,dothefollowing:

•Iftheside-dischargechuteisonthemachine,

removeitandlowertheside-dischargedoor;refer

toRemovingtheSide-DischargeChute(page19).

•Ifthegrassbagisonthemachine,removeit;refer

toRemovingtheGrassBag(page18).

•Iftherear-dischargeplugisnotinstalled,gripitby

thehandle,raisethereardoor,andinsertitinto

therear-dischargechuteuntilthelatchlocksinto

place;refertoFigure22.

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Figure23

WARNING

Operatingthemachinetorecyclelawn

clippingswithoutthepluginplaceallows

objectstobethrowntowardyouor

bystanders.Also,contactwiththeblades

couldoccur.Thrownobjectsorbladecontact

cancauseseriousinjuryordeath.

Ensurethattherear-dischargeplugisin

placebeforeyourecycletheclippings.

Neverengagethebladeswithouteitherthe

rear-dischargeplugorthegrassbaginstalled

onthemachine.

BaggingtheClippings

Usethegrassbagwhenyouwanttocollectgrassandleafclippingsfromthelawn.

Iftheside-dischargechuteisonthemower,removeitbeforebaggingtheclippings;refertoRemovingthe

Side-DischargeChute(page19).

InstallingtheGrassBag

1.Raiseandholdupthereardoor(AofFigure24).

2.Removetherear-dischargeplugbypullingdownonthelatchwithyourthumbandpullingtheplugout

fromthemachine(BofFigure24).

3.Installthebagrodintothenotchesatthebaseofthehandleandrockthebagbackandforthtoensure

thattherodisseatedatthebottomofbothnotches(CofFigure24)

4.Lowerthereardooruntilitrestsonthegrassbag.

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Figure24

RemovingtheGrassBag

Toremovethebag,reversethestepsinInstallingtheGrassBag(page18).

Side-DischargingtheClippings

Usethesidedischargeforcuttingverytallgrass.

Ifthebagisonthemachine,removeitandinserttherear-dischargeplug;refertoRemovingtheGrassBag

(page18)beforeside-dischargingtheclippings.

Important:Ensurethattherear-dischargeplugisinplacebeforeyourecycletheclippings(Figure23).

InstallingtheSide-DischargeChute

1.Liftopentheside-dischargedoor(AofFigure25).

2.Installtheside-dischargechuteandclosethedoorontothechute(BandCofFigure25).

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Figure25

RemovingtheSide-DischargeChute

Toremovetheside-dischargechute,reversethestepsinInstallingtheSide-DischargeChute(page18).

OperatingTips

GeneralMowingTips

•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine

andremoveallobjectsthatthemachinecould

throw.

•Avoidstrikingsolidobjectswiththeblades.Never

deliberatelymowoveranyobject.

•Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartstovibrate,

immediatelyshutofftheengine,removethekey

(ifequipped),disconnectthewirefromthespark

plug,andexaminethemachinefordamage.

•Forbestperformance,installnewbladesbefore

thecuttingseasonbegins.

•ReplacethebladeswhennecessarywithT oro

replacementblades.

CuttingGrass

•Cutonlyaboutathirdofthegrassbladeatatime.

Donotcutbelow51mm(2inches)unlessthe

grassissparseoritislatefallwhengrassgrowth

beginstoslowdown.

•Whencuttinggrassover15cm(6inches)tall,

mowatthehighestcuttingheightsettingandwalk

slower;thenmowagainatalowersettingforthe

bestlawnappearance.Ifthegrassistoolong,the

machinemayplugandcausetheenginetostall.

•Wetgrassandleavestendtoclumpontheyard

andcancausethemachinetoplugortheengine

tostall.Avoidmowinginwetconditions.

•Beawareofapotentialrehazardinverydry

conditions,followalllocalrewarnings,andkeep

themachinefreeofdrygrassandleafdebris.

•Alternatethemowingdirection.Thishelps

dispersetheclippingsoverthelawnforeven

fertilization.

•Ifthenishedlawnappearanceisunsatisfactory,

try1ormoreofthefollowing:

–Replacethebladesorhavethemsharpened.

–Walkataslowerpacewhilemowing.

–Raisethecuttingheightonyourmachine.

–Cutthegrassmorefrequently.

–Overlapcuttingswathsinsteadofcuttingafull

swathwitheachpass.

CuttingLeaves

•Aftercuttingthelawn,ensurethathalfofthelawn

showsthroughthecutleafcover.Youmayneed

tomakemorethanasinglepassovertheleaves.

•Iftherearemorethan13cm(5inches)ofleaves

onthelawn,mowatahighercuttingheightand

thenagainatthedesiredcuttingheight.

•Slowdownyourmowingspeedifthemachine

doesnotcuttheleavesnelyenough.

AfterOperation

AfterOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Alwaysshutoffthemachine,removetheignition

key(ifequipped),waitforallmovingpartstostop,

andallowthemachinetocoolbeforeadjusting,

servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthemachinetohelp

preventres.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.

•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere

thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such

asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.

HaulingSafety

•Removetheignitionkey(ifequipped)before

loadingthemachineforhauling.

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine.

•Securethemachinefromrolling.

CleaningundertheMachine

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.

2.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts

tostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Lowerthemachinetoitslowestcutting-height

setting.RefertoAdjustingtheCuttingHeight

(page12).

4.Attachahosetothewashouttting,andturnthe

wateronhigh(Figure26).

Note:Spreadpetroleumjellyonthewashout

ttingO-ringtomakethecouplingslideon

easierandprotecttheO-ring.

g003934

Figure26

1.Washouttting3.O-ring

2.Hose

4.Coupling

5.Starttheengine,engagetheblade-controllever,

andletthemachinerunfor1to3minuteswith

thebladesturning.

6.Disengagetheblade-controllever,shutoffthe

engine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

7.Shutoffthewaterandremovethecouplingfrom

thewashouttting.

Note:Ifthemachineisnotcleanafterasingle

washing,soakitandletitstandfor30minutes.

Thenrepeattheprocess.

8.Runthemachineagainandengagetheblades

for1to3minutestoremovetheexcesswater.

WARNING

Abrokenormissingwashoutttingcould

exposeyouandotherstothrownobjectsor

bladecontact.Contactwithabladeorthrown

debriscancauseinjuryordeath.

•Replaceabrokenormissingwashout

ttingimmediately,beforeusingthe

machineagain.

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe

machineorthroughopeningsinthe

machine.

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