FormNo.3441-773RevC
StringMower
ModelNo.58620—SerialNo.320000001andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)*3441-773*
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Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon
anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark
arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin
effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed,
equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.
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ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmission
ControlRegulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,
andwarranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthrough
theenginemanufacturer.
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includedwiththemachine.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
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accessoriescontainleadandlead
compounds,chemicalsknownto
theStateofCaliforniatocause
cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash
handsafterhandling.
Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure
tochemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Introduction
Thismachineisintendedtobeusedbyresidential
homeownerstotrimgrassasneededoutdoors.Using
thisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintendeduse
couldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
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Figure1
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(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
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Figure2
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Contents
Safety.......................................................................3
GeneralSafety...................................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4
Setup........................................................................5
1RaisingtheHandle..........................................5
2InstallingtheDischargeChute.........................6
3AddingOiltotheEngine...................................6
ProductOverview.....................................................7
Specications....................................................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.
3
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.
4
Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
1Nopartsrequired–Raisethehandle.
Dischargechute1
2Screw4Installthedischargechute.
3Engineoil1Addoiltotheengine.
1
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)
5
2
InstallingtheDischarge
Chute
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Dischargechute
4Screw
Procedure
Installthedischargechutetothemowerdeckas
shown.
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Figure4
1.Screw(4)2.Dischargechute
3
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.
6
ProductOverview
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Figure6
1.Mowerbail5.Handle-adjustmentknob9.Mowerline13.Adjustmentcable
2.Upperhandle6.Oildipstickandllerneck10.Mowerdeck
3.Engineon/offswitch7.Dischargechute11.Debrisscreen
4.Recoilstarthandle8.Mowerhead12.Fuelcap
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjectto
changewithoutnotice.
Length137cm(54inches)
Widthwithdischargechute
installed
62cm(24inches)
Widthwithoutchute
installed
54.5cm(21.5inches)
Height99cm(39inches)
Weight31kg(68lb)
Cuttingwidth56cm(22inches)
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineT oro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement
partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers
couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe
productwarranty.
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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
deectors,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.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforellingthefueltank.
•Donotllthefueltankindoors.
•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such
asonawaterheaterorotherappliance.
•Donotllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruck
ortrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace
containersontheground,awayfromthevehicle
beforelling.
•Removethemachinefromthetruckortrailer
beforellingthefueltank.Ifthisisnotpossible,
thenaddfuelfromaportablecontainerratherthan
fromafuel-dispensernozzle.
•Keepthefuel-dispensernozzleincontactwith
therimofthefueltankorcontaineropeningat
alltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotusea
nozzlelock-opendevice.
•Ifyouspillfuelonyourclothing,changeyour
clothingimmediately.
•Donotoverllthefueltank.Replacethefuelcap
andtightenitsecurelyafterfueling.
•Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostarttheengine;
movethemachineawayfromthespillandavoid
creatingasourceofignitionuntilthefuelvapors
havedissipated.
•Storefuelinafuelcontainerandkeepitoutofthe
reachofchildren.
•Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term
exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand
illness.
–Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
–Keepyourhandsandfaceawayfromthe
nozzleandthefuel-tankopening.
–Keepfuelawayfromyoureyesandskin.
AddingFuel
FuelSpecications
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.
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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
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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.
•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.
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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
themachinetohelppreventres.Cleanupoilor
fuelspills.
•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such
asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.
HaulingSafety
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine.
•Securethemachinefromrolling.
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Maintenance
MaintenanceSafety
•Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthesparkplug
beforeperforminganymaintenanceprocedure.
•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir
properoperationregularly.
•Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewstighttoensurethat
themachineisinsafeworkingcondition.
•Replaceafaultymufer.
•Tippingthemachinemaycausethefueltoleak.
Fuelisammableandexplosive,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•Servicetheairlter;serviceitmorefrequentlyindustyoperatingconditions.
•Lubricatethejackshaftassembly.
Beforestorage
•Changetheengineoilperenginemanufacturerrequirements..
•Servicetheaircleaner.
•Emptythefueltank.
Yearly•Replacetheairlter;replaceitmorefrequentlyindustyoperatingconditions.
•Changetheengineoilperenginemanufacturerrequirements.
Important:Refertoyourenginemanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.
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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.Airlter
2.Air-ltercover
2.Removetheairlter.
3.Inspecttheairlter.
Note:Iftheairlterisexcessivelydirty,replace
itwithanewlter.Otherwise,gentlytaptheair
lteronahardsurfacetoloosendebris.
4.Installtheairlter.
5.Usethecliptoinstalltheair-ltercover.
ChangingtheEngineOil
ServiceInterval:Yearly
Changingtheengineoilisnotrequired,butif
youwanttochangetheoil,usethefollowing
procedure.
Note:Runtheengineafewminutesbeforechanging
theoiltowarmit.Warmoilowsbetterandcarries
morecontaminants.
EngineOilSpecications
Engineoilcapacity0.44L(15oz)*
OilviscositySAE30orSAE10W-30
detergentoil
APIserviceclassicationSJorhigher
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*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(sothattheairlter
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.
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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,anoilylm,or
cracks.
Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the
engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe
insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty.
Setthegapto0.75mm(0.03inch).
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Figure16
InstallingtheSparkPlug
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Figure17
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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.
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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,
maintainexibility,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.
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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.Servicetheairlter;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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