Toro Heavy-Duty Proline 53 cm Professional Walk Behind Mower 22280 User manual

FormNo.3418-480RevC

53cmHeavy-DutyRecycler

/Rear

BaggerLawnMower

ModelNo.22280—SerialNo.400000000andUp

Registeratwww.Toro.com.

OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3418-480*

ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean

directives;fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproduct

specicDeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.

GrossorNetTorque:Thegrossornettorque

ofthisenginewaslaboratoryratedbytheengine

manufacturerinaccordancewiththeSocietyof

AutomotiveEngineers(SAE)J1940.Asconguredto

meetsafety,emission,andoperatingrequirements,

theactualenginetorqueonthisclassofmowerwill

besignicantlylower.Gotowww.T oro.comtoview

specicationsonyourmowermodel.

Donottamperwithordisablesafetydevicesonthe

machine,andchecktheirproperoperationregularly.

Donotattempttoadjustortamperwiththeengine

speedcontrol;doingsomaycreateanunsafe

operatingcondition,resultinginpersonalinjury.

Introduction

Thisrotary-blade,walk-behindlawnmowerisintended

tobeusedbyresidentialhomeownersorprofessional,

hiredoperators.Itisdesignedprimarilyforcutting

grassonwell-maintainedlawnsonresidentialor

commercialproperties.Itisnotdesignedforcutting

brushorforagriculturaluses.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate

andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid

injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor

operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.

Visitwww.T oro.comformoreinformation,including

safetytips,trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,

helpndingadealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuinethe

manufacturerparts,oradditionalinformation,contact

anAuthorizedServiceDealerorthemanufacturer

CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserial

numbersofyourproductready.Figure1identies

thelocationofthemodelandserialnumbersonthe

product.Writethenumbersinthespaceprovided.

Important:Withyoursmartphoneortablet,scan

theQRcodeontheserialnumberdecaltoaccess

warranty,parts,andotherproductinformation.

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1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas

safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol

(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause

seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe

recommendedprecautions.

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Figure2

Safety-alertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.

Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical

informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation

worthyofspecialattention.

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Contents

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

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

SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4

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

1RemovingtheCableGuard..............................6

2InstallingtheHandle........................................7

3InstallingtheCableGuard................................7

4AddingOiltotheEngine...................................9

5AssemblingtheGrassBag.............................10

6AdjustingtheSelf-PropelDrive......................10

ProductOverview....................................................11

Specications...................................................11

Attachments/Accessories..................................11

BeforeOperation.................................................12

BeforeOperationSafety...................................12

FillingtheFuelTank..........................................12

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................13

AdjustingtheHandleHeight.............................14

AdjustingtheCuttingHeight.............................15

DuringOperation.................................................15

DuringOperationSafety...................................15

StartingtheEngine...........................................16

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

OperatingtheSelf-PropelDriveand

EngagingtheBlades.....................................17

CheckingtheBlade-BrakeClutch.....................18

RecyclingtheClippings....................................18

BaggingtheClippings.......................................19

OperatingTips.................................................21

AfterOperation....................................................21

AfterOperationSafety......................................21

CleaningUndertheMachine............................22

Maintenance...........................................................23

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........23

MaintenanceSafety..........................................23

ServicingtheAirFilter.......................................24

ChangingtheEngineOil...................................24

ChangingtheEngine-OilFilter..........................24

ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................25

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

MaintainingtheBlade.......................................26

AdjustingtheBlade-BrakeCable......................28

CleaningundertheBeltCover..........................29

CleaningtheBlade-Brake-ClutchShield...........30

CleaningtheWheels.........................................30

Storage...................................................................31

StorageSafety..................................................31

PreparingtheFuelSystem...............................31

PreparingtheEngine........................................31

GeneralInformation..........................................31

RemovingtheMachinefromStorage................31

Troubleshooting......................................................32

Safety

Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith

ENISO5395.

GeneralSafety

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand

feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety

instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.

•Read,understand,andfollowtheinstructions

andwarningsinthisOperator’sManualandon

themachineandattachmentsbeforestartingthe

engine.

•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmovingpartsor

underthemachine.Keepclearofanydischarge

opening.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards

andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand

functioningproperlyonthemachine.

•Keepbystandersandchildrenoutoftheoperating

area.Donotallowchildrentooperatethemachine.

Allowonlypeoplewhoareresponsible,trained,

familiarwiththeinstructions,andphysically

capabletooperatethemachine.

•Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,andwaitfor

allmovingpartstostopbeforeservicing,fueling,

oruncloggingthemachine.

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.

decal112-8760

112-8760

1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.

2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower

blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.

decal130-6722

130-6722

1.Attention—readtheOperator'sManual.

decal130-9656

130-9656

1.Choke3.Slow

2.Fast

4.Engine—stop(shutoff)

decal116-7583

116-7583

1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual;donotoperatethis

machineunlessyouaretrained.

4.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower

blade—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsinplace.

2.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.5.Warning—wearhearingprotection.

3.Thrownobjecthazard—donotoperatethemowerwithoutthe

reardischargeplugorbaginplace.

6.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower

blade—donotoperateupanddownslopes;operateside

tosideonslopes;shutofftheenginebeforeleavingthe

machine;pickupanydebrisbeforemowing;lookbehindyou

whenmovinginreverse.

Setup

Important:Removeanddiscardtheprotectiveplasticsheetthatcoverstheengineandanyother

plasticorwrappingonthemachine.

RemovingtheCableGuard

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

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Figure3

InstallingtheHandle

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

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Figure4

InstallingtheCableGuard

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

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Figure5

AddingOiltotheEngine

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Important:Iftheoillevelintheengineistoolowortoohighandyouruntheengine,youmaydamage

theengine.

g235721

Figure6

AssemblingtheGrassBag

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

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Figure7

AdjustingtheSelf-Propel

Drive

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Important:Youmustadjusttheself-propel-drive

cablebeforeyouoperatethemachinefortherst

time.RefertoAdjustingtheSelf-PropelDrive

(page26).

ProductOverview

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Figure8

1.Handle6.Throttle-controllever

2.Self-propel-drivebar

7.Aircleaner

3.Blade-controlbar

8.Sparkplug

4.Reardeector(notshown)9.Cutting-heightlever(4)

5.Fuel-tankcap

10.Oilll/dipstick

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Figure9

1.Grassbag

2.Rear-dischargeplug

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Figure10

Controlbar

1.Blade-controllock-lever3.Handle

2.Blade-controlbail4.Drivebail

Specications

ModelWeightLengthWidthHeight

59kg150cm56cm107cm

22280

(130lb)

(59

inches)

(22

inches)

(42

inches)

Attachments/Accessories

AselectionofT oroapprovedattachmentsand

accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine

toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact

yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedT oro

distributororgotowww.Toro.comforalistofall

approvedattachmentsandaccessories.

Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety

certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineToro

replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement

partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers

couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe

productwarranty.

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

BeforeOperation

BeforeOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Alwaysshutoffthemachine,waitforallmoving

partstostop,andallowthemachinetocoolbefore

adjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe

equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Checkthatallguardsandsafetydevices,suchas

deectorsand/orgrasscatcher,areinplaceand

functioningproperly.

•Alwaysinspectthemachinetoensurethatthe

bladesandbladeboltsarenotwornordamaged.

•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine,

andremoveallobjectsthatcouldinterferewith

theoperationofthemachineorthatthemachine

couldthrow.

•Contactwiththemovingbladewillcauseserious

injury.Donotputyourngersunderthehousing.

FuelSafety

•Fuelisextremelyammableandhighlyexplosive.

Areorexplosionfromfuelcanburnyouand

othersandcandamageproperty.

–Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthefuel,

placethecontainerand/ormachinedirectlyon

thegroundbeforelling,notinavehicleoron

anobject.

–Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,

whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanyfuelthat

spills.

–Donothandlefuelwhensmokingoraroundan

openameorsparks.

–Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltothe

tankwhiletheengineisrunningorhot.

–Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostartthe

engine.Avoidcreatingasourceofignitionuntil

thefuelvaporshavedissipated.

–Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeep

itoutofthereachofchildren.

•Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term

exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand

illness.

–Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

–Keepyourhandsandfaceawayfromthe

nozzleandthefuel-tankopening.

–Keepfuelawayfromyoureyesandskin.

FillingtheFuelTank

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,addfuel

stabilizer/conditionertofreshfuelasdirectedby

thefuel-stabilizermanufacturer.

Note:Thecapacityofthefueltankis3.8L(1.0US

gallon).

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Figure11

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Important:Iftheoillevelinthecrankcaseistoolowortoohighandyouruntheengine,youmay

damagetheengine.

g235721

Figure12

AdjustingtheHandleHeight

Youcanraiseorlowerthehandlein1of3positionsthatismorecomfortableforyou(Figure13).

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Figure13

1.Removebothhandleboltsandcorrespondingnuts.

2.Movethehandletothedesiredheightposition.

3.Securethehandlewiththepreviouslyremovedboltsandcorrespondingnuts.

AdjustingtheCuttingHeight

DANGER

Adjustingthecutting-heightleverscouldbringyourhandsintocontactwithamovingblade

andresultinseriousinjury.

•Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovementtostopbeforeadjustingthecuttingheight.

•Donotputyourngersunderthehousingwhenadjustingthecuttingheight.

CAUTION

Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,themuferwillbehotandcanburnyou.

Keepawayfromthehotmufer.

Adjustthecuttingheightasdesired.Setallwheelstothesamecuttingheight(Figure14).

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Figure14

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.Shutofftheengineand

waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe

operatingposition.

•Whenyoureleasetheblade-controlbar,the

engineshouldshutoffandthebladeshouldstop

within3seconds.Ifnot,stopusingyourmachine

immediatelyandcontactanAuthorizedService

Dealer.

•Keepbystandersoutoftheoperatingarea.Keep

smallchildrenoutoftheoperatingareaandunder

thewatchfulcareofaresponsibleadultwhois

notoperatingthemachine.Stopthemachineif

anyoneentersthearea.

•Alwayslookdownandbehindyoubeforemoving

themachineinreverse.

•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilityand

appropriateweatherconditions.Donotoperate

themachinewhenthereistheriskoflightning.

•Wetgrassorleavescancauseseriousinjuryif

youslipandcontacttheblade.Avoidmowingin

wetconditions.

•Useextremecarewhenapproachingblind

corners,shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthatmay

blockyourview.

•Donotdirectthedischargematerialtoward

anyone.Avoiddischargingmaterialagainstawall

orobstruction;materialmayricochettowardyou.

Stoptheblade(s)whencrossinggravelsurfaces.

•Watchforholes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orother

hiddenobjects.Uneventerraincouldcauseyou

toloseyourbalanceorfooting.

•Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartsto

vibrate,immediatelyshutofftheengine,waitfor

allmovingpartstostop,anddisconnectthewire

fromthesparkplugbeforeexaminingthemachine

fordamage.Makeallnecessaryrepairsbefore

resumingoperation.

•Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition,shutoffthe

engineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

•Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,itwillbehotand

canseverelyburnyou.Keepawayfromthehot

engine.

•Operatetheengineonlyinwell-ventilatedareas.

Exhaustgasescontaincarbonmonoxide,whichis

anodorless,deadlypoison.

•Checkthegrasscatchercomponentsandthe

dischargechutefrequentlyforanywearor

deteriorationandreplacethemwithgenuineT oro

partswhennecessary.

SlopeSafety

•Mowacrossthefaceofslopes;neverupand

down.Useextremecautionwhenchanging

directiononslopes.

•Donotmowonexcessivelysteepslopes.Poor

footingcouldcauseaslip-and-fallaccident.

•Mowwithcautionneardrop-offs,ditches,or

embankments.

StartingtheEngine

1.Connectthespark-plugwiretothesparkplug.

2.Openthefuelvalvebymovingthefuel-valve

levertotheright(Figure15).

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Figure15

1.Throttle-controllever2.Fuel-valvelever

3.Movethethrottle-controllevertotheCHOKE

position.

Note:Donotusethechokewhentheengine

iswarm.

4.Pullthestarterhandlelightlyuntilyoufeel

resistance,thenpullitsharply.

Note:Allowtheropetoreturnslowlytothe

ropeguideonthehandle.

5.Whentheenginestarts,movethethrottle-control

levertotheFASTposition.

ShuttingOfftheEngine

Releasetheblade-controlbarandmovethe

throttle-controllever(Figure15)totheSTOPposition.

Note:Closethefuelvalve(Figure15)ifyouwillnot

bestartingtheenginesoonafterward.

OperatingtheSelf-Propel

DriveandEngagingthe

Blades

Thismachinehas3groundspeeds:1(slow),2

(medium),and3(fast);italsohasaNeutral(N)

position.Theself-propel-driveleverislocatedbelow

andbehindthefueltank(Figure16).

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Figure16

1.Self-propel-drivelever

1.Movetheself-propel-drivelevertothedesired

groundspeed.

2.Starttheengine.

3.Tooperatetheself-propeldrive,squeezethe

self-propel-drivebar(Figure17).

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Figure17

Note:Youcanvarythegroundspeedby

increasingordecreasingthedistancebetween

theself-propel-drivebarandthehandle.

Toengagetheblades,dothefollowing:

1.Pushandholdtheblade-controllocklever

forwardtoreleasetheblade-controlbail(Aof

Figure18).

2.Pulltheblade-controlbailtothehandleand

releasetheblade-control-locklever;theblade

shouldengage(AofFigure18).

3.Releasetheblade-controlbailtodisengagethe

blade(BofFigure18).Theblade-control-lock

leverresetstolocktheblade-controlbail.

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Figure18

CheckingtheBlade-Brake

Clutch

Checktheblade-controlbarbeforeeachusetoensure

thattheblade-brakeclutchisoperatingproperly.

CheckingwiththeGrassBag

1.Installtheemptygrassbagonthemachine.

2.Starttheengine.

3.Engagetheblade.

Note:Thebagshouldbegintoinate,indicating

thatthebladeisengagedandrotating.

4.Releasetheblade-controlbar.

Note:Ifthebagdoesnotimmediatelydeate,

thebladeisstillrotating.Theblade-brakeclutch

maybedeterioratingand,ifignored,could

resultinanunsafeoperatingcondition.Have

themachineinspectedandservicedbyan

AuthorizedServiceDealer.

5.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts

tostop.

CheckingwithouttheGrassBag

1.Movethemachineontoapavedsurfaceina

non-windyarea.

2.Setall4wheelstothe76mm(3inch)

cutting-heightsetting;refertoAdjustingthe

CuttingHeight(page15).

3.Takeahalfsheetofnewspaperandcrumpleit

intoaballsmallenoughtogounderthemachine

housing(about76mmor3inchesindiameter).

4.Placethenewspaperballabout13cm(5inches)

infrontofthemachine.

5.Starttheengine.

6.Engagetheblade.

7.Releasetheblade-controlbar.

8.Immediatelypushthemachineoverthe

newspaperball.

9.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts

tostop.

10.Gotothefrontofthemachineandcheckthe

newspaperball.

Note:Ifthenewspaperballdidnotgounder

themachine,repeatsteps4through10.

Note:Ifthenewspaperisunravelledor

shredded,thebladedidnotstopproperly,which

couldresultinanunsafeoperatingcondition.

ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

RecyclingtheClippings

Thismachinecomesfromthefactoryreadytorecyclegrassandleafclippingsbackintothelawn.T oprepare

themachinetorecycle:

•Ifthegrassbagisonthemachine,removeit(AofFigure19).

•Iftherear-dischargeplugisnotinstalled,gripitbythehandle,raisethereardeector,andinsertitintothe

rear-dischargechuteuntilthelatchlocksintoplace(BofFigure19).

g236734

Figure19

WARNING

Operatingthemachinetorecyclelawnclippingswithoutthepluginplaceallowsobjectstobe

throwntowardyouorbystanders.Also,contactwiththebladescouldoccur.Thrownobjects

orbladecontactcancauseseriousinjuryordeath.

Ensurethattherear-dischargeplugisinplacebeforeyourecycletheclippings.Neverengage

thebladeswithouteithertherear-dischargeplugorthegrassbaginstalledonthemachine.

BaggingtheClippings

Usethegrassbagwhenyouwanttocollectgrassandleafclippingsfromthelawn.

WARNING

Aworngrassbagcouldallowsmallstonesandothersimilardebristobethrowntowardyou

orbystanders,resultinginseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.

Checkthegrassbagfrequently.Ifitisdamaged,installanewthemanufacturerreplacement

bag.

WARNING

Thebladesaresharp;contactingthebladescanresultinseriouspersonalinjury.

Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

InstallingtheGrassBag

1.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

2.Raiseandholdupthereardeector(AofFigure20).

3.Removetherear-dischargeplugbypushinginthelatchwithyourthumbandpullingtheplugoutfrom

themachine(BandCofFigure20).

4.Installthebag-rodendsintothenotchesatthebaseofthehandle,androckthebagbackandforthto

ensurethatthebag-rodendsareseatedatthebottomofbothnotches(DofFigure20).

5.Lowerthereardeectoruntilitrestsonthegrassbag.

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Figure20

RemovingtheGrassBag

DANGER

Themachinecanthrowgrassclippingsandotherobjectsthroughanopeninginthemachine

housing.Objectsthrownwithenoughforcecouldcauseseriouspersonalinjuryordeathto

youortobystanders.

•Neverremovethegrassbagandthenstarttheenginewithoutthedischargepluginstalled

onthemachine.

•Neveropenthereardeectoronthemachinewhentheengineisrunning.

1.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

2.Raisethereardeector.

3.Removethebagrodonthegrassbagfromthenotchesatthebaseofthehandle(AofFigure19).

4.Installthedischargeplug(BofFigure19).

5.Lowerthereardeector(CofFigure19).

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