Toro String Mower User manual

Brand: Toro

Model: String Mower

Category: Lawnmowers

Type: User manual

Toro String Mower is a robust and reliable tool for trimming grass outdoors. It features a powerful engine for efficient cutting, adjustable handle height and angle for comfortable operation, and a discharge chute for directing grass clippings. With its user-friendly design and safety features, the Toro String Mower is an excellent choice for maintaining your lawn.

FormNo.3441-773RevC

StringMower

ModelNo.58620—SerialNo.320000001andUp

Registeratwww.Toro.com.

OriginalInstructions(EN)*3441-773*

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.

Pleaserefertotheenginemanufacturer’sinformation

includedwiththemachine.

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandlead

compounds,chemicalsknownto

theStateofCaliforniatocause

cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash

handsafterhandling.

Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure

tochemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Introduction

Thismachineisintendedtobeusedbyresidential

homeownerstotrimgrassasneededoutdoors.Using

thisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintendeduse

couldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate

andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid

injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor

operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.

Visitwww.Toro.comforproductsafetyandoperation

trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,helpnding

adealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or

additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService

DealerorT oroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel

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

1.Safety-alertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.

Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical

informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation

worthyofspecialattention.

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Contactusatwww.Toro.com.

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Contents

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

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

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

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

1RaisingtheHandle..........................................5

2InstallingtheDischargeChute.........................6

3AddingOiltotheEngine...................................6

ProductOverview.....................................................7

Specications....................................................7

BeforeOperation...................................................8

BeforeOperationSafety.....................................8

AddingFuel........................................................8

AdjustingtheHandleHeightandAngle...............9

PerformingDailyMaintenance............................9

AdjustingtheHeightofCut.................................9

DuringOperation.................................................10

DuringOperationSafety...................................10

StartingtheEngine...........................................10

EngagingtheMowerHead................................11

ShuttingOfftheEngine......................................11

OperatingTips..................................................11

AfterOperation.....................................................11

AfterOperationSafety.......................................11

Maintenance...........................................................12

MaintenanceSafety..........................................12

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........12

Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................13

PreparingforMaintenance...............................13

EngineMaintenance...........................................13

ServicingtheAirFilter.......................................13

ChangingtheEngineOil...................................13

ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................15

DriveSystemMaintenance..................................16

RemovingandInstallingtheWheels.................16

ReplacingtheDriveBelt...................................16

AdjustingtheDriveBeltT ension........................17

MowerMaintenance.............................................18

ReplacingtheMowerLine................................18

Cleaning..............................................................19

RemovingDebrisfromtheMachine..................19

Storage...................................................................20

StorageSafety..................................................20

StoringtheMachine..........................................20

Troubleshooting......................................................21

Safety

Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith

EN14910:2007+A1:2009.

GeneralSafety

Thisproductiscapableofthrowingobjects.Always

followallsafetyinstructionstoavoidseriouspersonal

injury.

•Read,understand,andfollowtheinstructions

andwarningsinthisOperator’sManualandon

themachineandattachmentsbeforestartingthe

engine.

•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmovingparts

orunderthemachine.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards

andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand

functioningproperlyonthemachine.

•Keepbystandersandchildrenoutoftheoperating

area.Donotallowchildrentooperatethe

machine.Localregulationsmayrestrictthe

ageoftheoperator.Allowonlypeoplewhoare

responsible,trained,familiarwiththeinstructions,

andphysicallycapabletooperatethemachine.

•Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,andwaitfor

allmovingpartstostopbeforeservicing,fueling,

oruncloggingthemachine.

•Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan

resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,

complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways

payattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,which

meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personal

safetyinstruction.Failuretocomplywiththese

instructionsmayresultinpersonalinjury.

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea

ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

decal133-8062

133-8062

decal144-4838

144-4838

1.Installtheline.

decal144-4840

144-4840

1.Warning—readthe

Operator’sManual.

3.Warning—weareye

protection.

5.Warning—donotinstall

othercuttingdevicesonthe

machine.

7.Warning—lookbehind

youwhenoperatingthe

machineinreverse.

2.Thrownobject

hazard—keepbystanders

away.

4.Warning—stayawayfrom

movingparts;keepall

guardsandshieldsinplace.

6.Warning—shutoffthe

engineanddisconnectthe

sparkplugandreadthe

Operator’sManualbefore

performingmaintenance.

8.Warning—donotoperate

upanddownslopes;

operatesidetosideon

slopes.

Setup

LooseParts

Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.

ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use

1Nopartsrequired–Raisethehandle.

Dischargechute1

2Screw4Installthedischargechute.

3Engineoil1Addoiltotheengine.

RaisingtheHandle

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

1.Holdthehandlewith1handandusetheotherto

loosenbothhandle-adjustmentknobsuntilthe

ratchetteetharedisengaged.Donotremove

theknobs.

2.Raisethehandleandadjustittothedesired

positionandaligntheratchetteeth.Ensurethat

bothsidesarelevel.

Important:Ensurethecablesarenot

pinchedbetweentheupperandlower

handles.

3.Tightentheknobsandensurethatthehandle

pivotslockinplace.

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Figure3

1.Handle-adjustmentknob(2)

InstallingtheDischarge

Chute

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1Dischargechute

4Screw

Procedure

Installthedischargechutetothemowerdeckas

shown.

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Figure4

1.Screw(4)2.Dischargechute

AddingOiltotheEngine

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1Engineoil

Procedure

Important:Iftheoillevelintheengineistoo

lowortoohighandyouruntheengine,youmay

damagetheengine.

1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.

2.Carefullypourabout3/4oftheenginecapacity

ofoilintotheoil-lltube.

3.Wait3minutesfortheoiltosettleintheengine.

4.Wipethedipstickcleanwithacleancloth.

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Figure5

1.Dipstick3.Add

2.Full

5.Insertthedipstickintotheoil-lltube,then

removethedipstick.

6.Readtheoillevelonthedipstick(Figure5).

•Iftheoillevelonthedipstickistoolow,

carefullypourasmallamountofoilintothe

oil-lltube,wait3minutes,andrepeatsteps

4through6untiltheoillevelonthedipstick

iscorrect.

•Iftheoillevelonthedipstickistoohigh,

draintheexcessoiluntiltheoillevelonthe

dipstickiscorrect.

Important:Iftheoillevelintheengineistoo

lowortoohighandyouruntheengine,you

maydamagetheengine.

7.Installthedipstickintotheoil-lltubesecurely.

8.Recycletheusedoilproperly.

ProductOverview

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Figure6

1.Mowerbail5.Handle-adjustmentknob9.Mowerline13.Adjustmentcable

2.Upperhandle6.Oildipstickandllerneck10.Mowerdeck

3.Engineon/offswitch7.Dischargechute11.Debrisscreen

4.Recoilstarthandle8.Mowerhead12.Fuelcap

Specications

Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjectto

changewithoutnotice.

Length137cm(54inches)

Widthwithdischargechute

installed

62cm(24inches)

Widthwithoutchute

installed

54.5cm(21.5inches)

Height99cm(39inches)

Weight31kg(68lb)

Cuttingwidth56cm(22inches)

Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety

certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineT oro

replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement

partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers

couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe

productwarranty.

Operation

Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefrom

thenormaloperatingposition.

BeforeOperation

BeforeOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Donotallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto

operateorservicethemachine.Localregulations

mayrestricttheageoftheoperator.

•Shutoffthemachineandwaitforallmovingparts

tostopbeforeyouleavetheoperator’sposition.

Allowthemachinetocoolbeforeadjusting,fueling,

unclogging,servicing,cleaning,orstoringthe

machine.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe

equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Checkthatallguardsandsafetydevices,suchas

deectors,areinplaceandfunctioningproperly.

Donotoperatethemachineunlesstheyare

functioningproperly.

•Knowhowtoshutofftheenginequickly.

•Inspectthemachinefrequentlytoensurethatitis

insafeworkingconditionandthatengine-mounting

boltsandotherfastenersareproperlytightened.

•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine

andremoveallobjectsthatcouldinterferewith

theoperationofthemachineorthatthemachine

couldthrow.

•Contactwiththemovingstringlineswillcause

seriousinjury.Donotputyourhandsorfeetnear

them.

FuelSafety

•Useextremecareinhandlingfuel.Itisextremely

ammableanditsvaporsareexplosive.

•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother

sourcesofignition.

•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.

•Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltothetank

whiletheengineisrunning.

•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforellingthefueltank.

•Donotllthefueltankindoors.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere

thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such

asonawaterheaterorotherappliance.

•Donotllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruck

ortrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace

containersontheground,awayfromthevehicle

beforelling.

•Removethemachinefromthetruckortrailer

beforellingthefueltank.Ifthisisnotpossible,

thenaddfuelfromaportablecontainerratherthan

fromafuel-dispensernozzle.

•Keepthefuel-dispensernozzleincontactwith

therimofthefueltankorcontaineropeningat

alltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotusea

nozzlelock-opendevice.

•Ifyouspillfuelonyourclothing,changeyour

clothingimmediately.

•Donotoverllthefueltank.Replacethefuelcap

andtightenitsecurelyafterfueling.

•Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostarttheengine;

movethemachineawayfromthespillandavoid

creatingasourceofignitionuntilthefuelvapors

havedissipated.

•Storefuelinafuelcontainerandkeepitoutofthe

reachofchildren.

•Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term

exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand

illness.

–Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

–Keepyourhandsandfaceawayfromthe

nozzleandthefuel-tankopening.

–Keepfuelawayfromyoureyesandskin.

AddingFuel

FuelSpecications

TypeUnleadedgasoline

Minimumoctanerating87(US)or91(research

octane;outsidetheUS)

EthanolNomorethan10%byvolume

MethanolNone

MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl

ether)

Lessthan15%byvolume

OilDonotaddtothefuel

Useonlyclean,fresh(nomorethan30daysold),fuel

fromareputablesource.

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

Usefuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetokeep

thefuelfreshlongerwhenusedasdirectedbythe

fuel-stabilizermanufacturer.

Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining

methanolorethanol.

Addtheamountoffuelstabilizer/conditionertofresh

fuelasdirectedbythefuel-stabilizermanufacturer.

FillingtheFuelTank

FillthefueltankasshowninFigure7.

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Figure7

AdjustingtheHandle

HeightandAngle

1.Holdingthehandlewith1hand,loosenboth

handle-adjustmentknobsuntiltheratchetteeth

aredisengaged.Donotremovetheknobs.

2.Adjustthehandletothedesiredpositionand

aligntheratchetteeth.Ensurethatbothsides

arelevel.

3.Tightentheknobs.

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Figure8

1.Handle-adjustmentknob2.Ratchetteeth

PerformingDaily

Maintenance

Beforestartingthemachineeachday,performthe

EachUse/DailyprocedureslistedinMaintenance

(page12).

AdjustingtheHeightofCut

Youcanadjusttheheightofcutfrom38to76mm

(1-1/2to3inches).Therecommendedcuttingheight

formostyardsis51mm(2inches).

1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface,shutoffthe

engine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

2.Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthespark

plug.

3.UsetheL-handlewrenchprovidedwiththe

machinetoloosenthe2capscrews.

4.Adjustthemowerheadtothedesiredheight.

5.Tightenthecapscrews.

6.Connectthesparkplug.

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Figure9

1.Height-of-cutpositions4.Heightguide

2.Mowerhead5.Capscrews

3.L-handlewrench

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.

•Keepbystandersoutoftheoperatingarea.Keep

smallchildrenoutoftheoperatingareaandunder

thewatchfulcareofaresponsibleadultwhois

notoperatingthemachine.Stopthemachineif

anyoneentersthearea.

•Alwayslookdownandbehindyoubeforemoving

themachineinreverseorpullingthemachine

towardyou.

•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilityand

appropriateweatherconditions.Donotoperate

themachinewhenthereistheriskoflightning.

•Wetgrassorleavescancauseinjuryifyouslip

andfall.Avoidmowinginwetconditions.

•Useextremecarewhenapproachingblind

corners,shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthatmay

blockyourview.

•Donotdirectthedischargematerialtoward

anyone.Avoiddischargingmaterialagainstawall

orobstruction;materialmayricochettowardyou.

Stopthemachinewhencrossinggravelsurfaces.

•Watchforholes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orother

hiddenobjects.Uneventerraincouldcauseyou

toloseyourbalanceorfooting.

•Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartsto

vibrate,immediatelyshutofftheengine,waitfor

allmovingpartstostop,anddisconnectthewire

fromthesparkplugbeforeexaminingthemachine

fordamage.Makeallnecessaryrepairsbefore

resumingoperation.

•Donotpickuporcarrythemachinewhilethe

engineisrunning.

•Alwaysshutoffthemachine,waitforallmoving

partstostop,andallowthemachinetocoolbefore

adjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.

•Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,itwillbehotand

canseverelyburnyou.Keepawayfromthehot

engine.

•Operatetheengineonlyinwell-ventilatedareas.

Exhaustgasescontaincarbonmonoxide,whichis

anodorless,deadlypoison.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsor

overspeedtheengine.

•Whenshuttingofftheengine,reducethethrottle

settingand,iftheengineisequippedwitha

shut-offvalve,shutoffthefuel.

•Shutoffthemachineifyoumusttiltittotransportit

whencrossingsurfacesotherthangrassandwhen

transportingittoandfromtheoperatingarea.

•Donotengagethebailwhenstartingtheengine.

•Starttheenginecarefullyaccordingtothe

instructionsandkeepyourfeetawayfromthe

cuttingline.

•Donottiltthemachinewhenstartingtheengine

unlessitisnecessary.Ifyoumusttiltthemachine,

donottiltitmorethannecessaryandliftonlythe

partthatisawayfromyou.

•Neverreplacethecuttinglineswithmetalparts.

•Neveradjustorrepairthemachinewhilethe

engineisrunning.Alwaysweareyeprotection

wheneveryoumakeadjustmentsorrepairs.

SlopeSafety

•Mowacrossthefaceofslopes;neverupand

down.Usecautionwhenchangingdirectionon

slopes.

•Donotmowonexcessivelysteepslopes.Walk,

neverrun.Poorfootingcouldcauseaslip-and-fall

accident.

•Mowwithcautionneardrop-offs,ditches,or

embankments.

StartingtheEngine

1.Settheengineon/offswitchtotheONposition.

2.Pulltherecoil-starthandle.

Note:Whenyoupulltherecoil-starthandle,

pullitlightlyuntilyoufeelresistance,thenpullit

sharply.Allowtheropetoreturntothehandle

slowly.

Note:Ifthemachinedoesnotstartafterseveral

attempts,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

EngagingtheMowerHead

1.Afterstartingtheengine,holdthemowerbail

againstthehandletostartmowerhead.

2.Pushthemachineforwardtomow.

3.Releasethebailtodisengagethemowerhead.

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Figure10

ShuttingOfftheEngine

1.Releasethemowerbail.

2.Movetheengineon/offswitchtotheOFF

position.

3.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleaving

theoperatingposition.

OperatingTips

•Whenmowingtallandthickweedsorgrass,

operatethemachineataslowerwalkingspeed.

•Frequentlyremovegrassbuildupunderthemower;

refertoRemovingDebrisfromtheMachine(page

19).

•Forbestresultsandincreasedlinelife,mowusing

theendsofthelinebymovingslowlythroughthick

orheavyweeds.

•Shortermowerlinesincreasejobtime.Replace

themowerlineswhentheyareworntolessthan

halftheiroriginallength.

•Mowerheadcontactwithconcrete,asphalt,and

hardersurfacesmaycauseprematureweartothe

heightguideandlines.

AfterOperation

AfterOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Alwaysshutoffthemachine,waitforallmoving

partstostop,andallowthemachinetocoolbefore

adjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.

•Cleangrass,debris,andexcessivegreasefrom

themachinetohelppreventres.Cleanupoilor

fuelspills.

•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere

thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such

asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.

HaulingSafety

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine.

•Securethemachinefromrolling.

Maintenance

MaintenanceSafety

•Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthesparkplug

beforeperforminganymaintenanceprocedure.

•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir

properoperationregularly.

•Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewstighttoensurethat

themachineisinsafeworkingcondition.

•Replaceafaultymufer.

•Tippingthemachinemaycausethefueltoleak.

Fuelisammableandexplosive,andcancause

personalinjury.Runtheenginedryorremovethe

fuelwithahandpump;neversiphonthefuel.

•Inspectthemachineregularlyandreplaceworn

ordamagedparts.Donotreplacethecuttingline

withmetalparts.

•Toensureoptimumperformanceofthemachine,

useonlygenuineTororeplacementpartsand

accessories.Replacementpartsandaccessories

madebyothermanufacturerscouldbedangerous,

andsuchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.

•Shutofftheenginebeforecheckingtheoilor

addingoiltothecrankcase.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

IntervalMaintenanceProcedure

Beforeeachuseordaily

•Checkthemowerlines.Replacethelinewhenitishalftheoriginallength.

•Removedebrisfromthemachine.

•Checkthemowerheadengagement.

•Checkandtightenfasteners.

Every2hours•Checkthebelttension.

Every25hours•Servicetheairlter;serviceitmorefrequentlyindustyoperatingconditions.

•Lubricatethejackshaftassembly.

Beforestorage

•Changetheengineoilperenginemanufacturerrequirements..

•Servicetheaircleaner.

•Emptythefueltank.

Yearly•Replacetheairlter;replaceitmorefrequentlyindustyoperatingconditions.

•Changetheengineoilperenginemanufacturerrequirements.

Important:Refertoyourenginemanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

Pre-Maintenance

Procedures

PreparingforMaintenance

1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface,shutoffthe

engine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

2.Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthespark

plug.

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Figure11

1.Spark-plugwire

3.Afterperformingthemaintenanceprocedure(s),

connectthespark-plugwiretothesparkplug.

Important:Beforetippingthemachineto

changetheoilorreplacethemowerline,

allowthefueltanktorundrythroughnormal

usage.Ifyoumusttipthemachinepriorto

runningoutoffuel,useahandfuelpump

toremovethefuel.Alwaystipthemachine

ontoitsside,withthedipstickdown.

EngineMaintenance

ServicingtheAirFilter

ServiceInterval:Every25hours

Yearly

1.Unclipthetopoftheair-ltercover.

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Figure12

1.Clip3.Airlter

2.Air-ltercover

2.Removetheairlter.

3.Inspecttheairlter.

Note:Iftheairlterisexcessivelydirty,replace

itwithanewlter.Otherwise,gentlytaptheair

lteronahardsurfacetoloosendebris.

4.Installtheairlter.

5.Usethecliptoinstalltheair-ltercover.

ChangingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Yearly

Changingtheengineoilisnotrequired,butif

youwanttochangetheoil,usethefollowing

procedure.

Note:Runtheengineafewminutesbeforechanging

theoiltowarmit.Warmoilowsbetterandcarries

morecontaminants.

EngineOilSpecications

Engineoilcapacity0.44L(15oz)*

OilviscositySAE30orSAE10W-30

detergentoil

APIserviceclassicationSJorhigher

*Thereisresidualoilinthecrankcaseafteryoudrain

theoil.Donotpourtheentirecapacityofoilintothe

crankcase.Fillthecrankcasewithoilasdirectedin

thefollowingsteps.

1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.

2.RefertoPreparingforMaintenance(page13).

3.Removethedipstickbyrotatingthecap

counterclockwiseandpullingitout.

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Figure13

1.Dipstick3.Add

2.Full

4.Tipthemachineontoitsside(sothattheairlter

isup)todraintheusedoilfromtheoil-lltube.

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Figure14

5.Afterdrainingtheusedoil,returnthemachineto

theoperatingposition.

6.Carefullypourabout3/4oftheenginecapacity

ofoilintotheoil-lltube.

7.Wait3minutesfortheoiltosettleintheengine.

8.Wipethedipstickcleanwithacleancloth.

9.Insertthedipstickintotheoil-lltube,then

removethedipstick.

10.Readtheoillevelonthedipstick.

•Iftheoillevelonthedipstickistoolow,

carefullypourasmallamountofoilintothe

oil-lltube,wait3minutes,andrepeatsteps

8through10untiltheoillevelonthedipstick

iscorrect.

•Iftheoillevelonthedipstickistoohigh,

draintheexcessoiluntiltheoillevelonthe

dipstickiscorrect.

Important:Iftheoillevelintheengineistoo

lowortoohighandyouruntheengine,you

maydamagetheengine.

11.Installthedipstickintotheoil-lltubesecurely.

12.Recycletheusedoilproperly.

ServicingtheSparkPlug

Ensurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterandside

electrodesiscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug.

Useasparkplugwrenchforremovingandinstalling

thesparkplug(s)andagappingtool/feelergaugeto

checkandadjusttheairgap.Installanewspark

plug(s)ifnecessary.

Type:ChampionRN9YCorequivalent

Airgap:0.75mm(0.03inch)

RemovingtheSparkPlug

1.Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthespark

plug.

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Figure15

1.Spark-plugwire

2.Cleanaroundthesparkplugstopreventdirt

fromenteringtheengineandpotentiallycausing

damage.

3.Removethesparkplug.

CheckingtheSparkPlug

Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).

Alwaysreplacethesparkplug(s)whenithasa

blackcoating,wornelectrodes,anoilylm,or

cracks.

Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the

engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe

insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty.

Setthegapto0.75mm(0.03inch).

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Figure16

InstallingtheSparkPlug

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Figure17

DriveSystem

Maintenance

RemovingandInstalling

theWheels

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Lubricatethe

jackshaftassembly.

Removeandinstallthewheelsasshown.

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Figure18

1.Axlenut3.Spacer

2.Wheel4.Lockwasher

ReplacingtheDriveBelt

1.Removethe2fastenerssecuringtherearofthe

shieldtothemowerhousing.

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Figure19

1.Rearfastener(2)4.Mowerhead

2.Frontfastener(4)5.Drivebelt

3.Shield

2.Removethe4fastenerssecuringthefrontofthe

shieldandmowerheadtothemowerhousing.

3.Raisethefrontofthemowerhousing,loosenthe

mountingboltonthedrivepulley,andremove

the“V”pulleyfromtheidlerbracket.

Important:Donotbendthebeltguides.

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Figure20

1.Drivepulley3.Drivebelt

2.Beltguide4.“V”pulley

4.Removethedrivebeltandinstallanewone.

5.Installthe“V”pulleytotheidlerbracket.

6.Tightenthemountingboltonthedrivepulley.

7.Securethemowerheadandtheshield(Figure

19).

AdjustingtheDriveBelt

Tension

ServiceInterval:Every2hours

Maintainproperbelttensiontoimprovemachine

performance.Engagethedriveleverandensurethat

thespringextends3to6mm(1/8to1/4inch).Ifit

doesnot,adjustthebelttension.

Note:Youmayhearashortbuzzingsoundafter

releasingtheengagementleverwhileusingthe

machine.Thisisnormalandiscausedbytheteethof

thecoggedbeltcontactingthewirebeltguidetostop

rotation.Youdonotneedtoadjustthebelttension

forthis.

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Figure21

1.Spring

1.Loosentheupperjamnutontheadjustment

cable.

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Figure22

1.Barrelnut3.Lowerjamnut

2.Upperjamnut4.Adjustmentcable

2.Tightenthelowerjamnutin3mm(1/8inch)

increments.

Note:Ahighernumberofbarrel-nutthreads

belowthebracketincreasesthetensiononthe

belt.

Important:Donotoveradjustthetension.

3.Engagethedriveleverandverifythatthespring

extends3to6mm(1/8to1/4inch);adjustthe

jamnutagainasneeded.

4.Tightenthebottomjamnut.

5.Ifthemowerstilldoesnotproperlyengageafter

adjustingthecable,adjustthejamnutforthe

secondcableunderthemowerdeck.

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Figure23

1.Jamnut

MowerMaintenance

ReplacingtheMowerLine

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Check

themowerlines.Replacetheline

whenitishalftheoriginallength.

Usea4mm(0.155inchdiameter)mowerline,witha

lengthof55cm(21-1/2inches).

Important:Donotallowthelinelengthstovary

morethan2.5cm(1inch).Otherwise,themower

headmaynotbebalancedandvibrateduring

operation.

Note:Keepthemowerlinemoisttoextenditslife,

maintainexibility,andeasereplacement.Storeextra

lineinwater.

1.Removethewornmowerlinefromtheline

retainer.

2.Cutnewmowerlineto55cm(21-1/2inches)or

usingthelengthguide(Figure24)asfollows:

A.Place1endofthelineat1markonthe

shield.

B.Bendthelinealongtheraisedportionofthe

shieldtothesecondmark.

C.Cutthelineatthesecondmark.

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Figure24

1.Lengthguide

3.Threadtheendsofthenewmowerlinethrough

theouterloops(Figure25).

4.Crosstheendsoverthelineretainerandthreat

themthroughthecenterhole.

5.Ensurethattheendsofthelineareeven.

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Figure25

Cleaning

RemovingDebrisfromthe

Machine

Regularcleaningandwashingincreasesthelifespan

ofthemachine.Cleanthemachinedirectlyafteruse.

Checkbeforecleaningthatthefueltankcapis

properlyinplacetoavoidgettingwaterinthetank.

Important:Youcanwashthemachinewithmild

detergentandwater.Donotpressure-washthe

machine.Avoidexcessiveuseofwater,especially

neartheengine.

Storage

StorageSafety

•Alwaysshutoffthemachine,waitforallmoving

partstostop,andallowthemachinetocoolbefore

adjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.

•Neverstorethemachinewithfuelinthetank

insideabuildingwherefumesmayreachanopen

ameorspark.

StoringtheMachine

Forstorageover30days,preparethemachineas

follows:

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage

themowerhead,andshutofftheengine.

2.Removedebrisfromthemachineandengine.

Important:Youcanwashthemachine

withmilddetergentandwater.Donot

pressure-washthemachine.Avoid

excessiveuseofwater,especiallynearthe

engine.

3.Removeanddiscardlineorstoreitinasealed

container.

4.Servicetheairlter;refertoServicingtheAir

Filter(page13).

5.Preparethemachineforstorageforover

30daysasfollows:

A.Addfuelstabilizer/conditionertofreshfuel

inthetank.Followmixinginstructionsfrom

thefuelstabilizermanufacturer.Donot

useanalcohol-basedstabilizer(ethanolor

methanol).

B.Runtheenginetodistributeconditionedfuel

throughthefuelsystemfor5minutes.

C.Shutofftheengine,allowittocool,and

drainthefueltank.

D.Starttheengineandrunituntilitshutsoff.

E.Disposeoffuelproperly.Recyclethefuel

accordingtolocalcodes.

Important:Donotstorefuelcontaining

stabilizer/conditionerlongerthan

thedurationrecommendedbythe

fuel-stabilizermanufacturer.

6.Removeandchecktheconditionofthespark

plug;refertoServicingtheSparkPlug(page

15).Withthesparkplugremovedfromthe

engine,pour30ml(2tablespoons)ofengineoil

intothesparkplughole.Installthesparkplug.

Donotinstallthewireonthesparkplug.

7.Checkandtightenallfasteners.Repairor

replaceanypartthatisdamaged.

8.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paint

isavailablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

9.Storethemachineinanuprightpositionina

clean,drygarageorstoragearea.Keepitout

ofreachofchildrenorotherunauthorizedusers.

Coverthemachinetoprotectitandkeepitclean.

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