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Toro TimeMaster 30in Lawn Mower User manual

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FormNo.3418-853RevA
TimeMaster
®
30inLawnMower
ModelNo.21199—SerialNo.402082000andUp
ModelNo.21200—SerialNo.402082000andUp
Operator'sManual
Introduction
Thisrotary-blade,walk-behindlawnmowerisintended
tobeusedbyresidentialhomeowners.Itisdesigned
primarilyforcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawns
onresidentialproperties.Itisnotdesignedforcutting
brushorforagriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactT orodirectlyatwww.Toro.comfor
productandaccessoryinformation,helpndinga
dealer,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.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemical
orchemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode
Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon
anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark
arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin
effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed,
equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.
TheenclosedEngineOwner'sManualis
suppliedforinformationregardingtheUS
EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA)and
theCaliforniaEmissionControlRegulationof
emissionsystems,maintenance,andwarranty.
Replacementsmaybeorderedthroughtheengine
manufacturer.
GrossorNetTorque:Thegrossornettorque
ofthisenginewaslaboratoryratedbytheengine
manufacturerinaccordancewiththeSocietyof
AutomotiveEngineers(SAE)J1940orJ2723.As
conguredtomeetsafety,emission,andoperating
requirements,theactualenginetorqueonthisclass
ofmowerwillbesignicantlylower.Pleasereferto
©2017—TheToro®Company
8111LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
PrintedinMexico
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*3418-853*A
theenginemanufacturer’sinformationincludedwith
themachine.
Contents
Introduction...............................................................1
Safety.......................................................................3
GeneralSafety...................................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................3
Setup........................................................................6
1AssemblingandUnfoldingtheHandle..............6
2InstallingtheBlade-ControlBar........................6
3FillingtheEnginewithOil.................................8
4AssemblingtheGrassBag...............................8
5ChargingtheBattery........................................9
ProductOverview.....................................................9
Operation................................................................10
BeforeOperation.................................................10
BeforeOperationSafety...................................10
FillingtheFuelT ank...........................................11
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................12
AdjustingtheHandleHeight.............................13
AdjustingtheCuttingHeight.............................14
DuringOperation.................................................14
DuringOperationSafety...................................14
StartingtheEngine...........................................15
UsingtheSelf-PropelDrive...............................17
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................17
EngagingtheBlades.........................................18
DisengagingtheBlades....................................18
CheckingtheBlade-StopSystem
Operation......................................................19
RecyclingtheClippings....................................19
BaggingtheClippings.......................................20
Side-DischargingtheClippings.........................20
OperatingTips.................................................21
AfterOperation....................................................22
AfterOperationSafety......................................22
CleaningundertheMachine.............................22
Maintenance...........................................................24
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........24
MaintenanceSafety..........................................24
PreparingforMaintenance...............................24
ServicingtheAirFilter.......................................25
ChangingtheEngineOil...................................25
ChargingtheBattery.........................................26
ReplacingtheFuse...........................................27
ReplacingtheBattery.......................................27
AdjustingtheSelf-PropelDrive.........................28
ServicingtheBlade-DriveSystem.....................28
ServicingtheBlades.........................................29
CheckingforBentBlades.................................30
RemovingtheBlades........................................31
InstallingtheBlades..........................................31
Storage...................................................................32
GeneralInformation..........................................32
PreparingtheFuelSystem...............................32
PreparingtheEngine........................................33
RemovingtheMachinefromStorage................33
2
Safety
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith
ANSIB71.1-2012.
GeneralSafety
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjury.
Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended
usecouldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
Read,understand,andfollowtheinstructions
andwarningsinthisOperator’sManualandon
themachineandattachmentsbeforestartingthe
engine.
Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmovingpartsof
orunderthemachine.Keepclearofanydischarge
opening.
Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
workingonthemachine.
Keepbystandersandchildrenasafedistance
awayfromthemachine.Donotallowchildrento
operatethemachine.Allowonlypeoplewhoare
responsible,trained,familiarwiththeinstructions,
andphysicallycapabletooperatethemachine.
Stopthemachineandshutofftheenginebefore
servicing,fueling,oruncloggingthemachine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay
attentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,whichmeans
Caution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
Youcanndadditionalsafetyinformationwhere
neededthroughoutthismanual.
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.
3
decal108-9751
108-9751
Electric-StartModelOnly
1.Engine—stop(shutoff)
3.Engine—start
2.Engine—run
decal117-2718
117-2718
decal120-9570
120-9570
1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguards
andshieldsinplace.
decal125-5092
125-5092
1.Steponthemowerhousingtostarttheengine.
decal131-4514b
131-4514
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower
blade—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsand
shieldsinplace.
3.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower
blade—disconnectthespark-plugwireandreadthe
instructionsbeforeservicingorperformingmaintenance.
4.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
awayfromthemachine;shutofftheenginebeforeleaving
theoperatingposition;pickupanydebrisbeforemowing.
5.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower
blade—donotoperateupanddownslopes;operatesideto
sideonslopes;lookbehindyouwhenbackingup.
4
decal132-4470
132-4470
TractionAdjustment
1.Attention;readthe
Operator'sManual—1)
Loosentheknobbyturning
itcounterclockwise;2)Pull
thecable(s)awayfrom
theenginetodecrease
thetraction,orpushthe
cable(s)towardtheengine
toincreasethetraction;
3)Tightentheknobby
turningitclockwise.
2.ScantheQRcodefor
moreinformationon
tractionadjustment.
5
Setup
Important:Removeanddiscardtheprotectiveplasticsheetthatcoverstheengineandanyother
plasticorwrappingonthemachine.
Important:Topreventaccidentalstarting,donotinsertthekeyintotheelectric-startignition(if
equipped)untilyouarereadytostarttheengine.
1
AssemblingandUnfoldingtheHandle
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
WARNING
Assemblingandunfoldingthehandleimproperlycandamagethecables,causinganunsafe
operatingcondition.
Donotdamagethecableswhenunfoldingthehandle.
Ifacableisdamaged,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
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Figure3
6
2
InstallingtheBlade-ControlBar
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
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Figure4
7
3
FillingtheEnginewithOil
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Important:Yourmachinedoesnotcomewithoilintheengine,butitdoescomewithabottleofoil.
Beforestartingtheengine,lltheenginewithoil.
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Figure5
4
AssemblingtheGrassBag
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
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Figure6
8
5
ChargingtheBattery
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Electric-StartModelOnly
RefertoChargingtheBattery(page26).
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
Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
Checkthatallguardsandsafetydevices,suchas
deectorsand/orgrasscatcher,areinplaceand
workingproperly.
Alwaysinspectthemachinetoensurethatthe
blades,bladebolts,andcuttingassemblyarenot
wornordamaged.
Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine,
andremoveallobjectsthatcouldinterferewith
theoperationofthemachineorthatthemachine
couldthrow.
Adjustingthecuttingheightmaybringyouinto
contactwiththemovingblade,causingserious
injury.
Shutofftheengine,removetheignitionkey
(electric-startmodelonly),andwaitforall
movingpartstostop.
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.
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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,add
fuelstabilizertothegasolineallseason.Mixthe
stabilizerwithgasolinelessthan30daysold.
1.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcapandremovethe
capfromthetank(AofFigure10).
Important:Thismachineisequippedwith
apremiumfueltankthatusesafoaminsert
topreventfuelagitation.Neverremovethe
foamelement,becauseitallowstheengine
touseallthefuelinthetank(BofFigure10).
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Figure10
2.Installthefuel-tankcapandtightenitsecurely
byhand.
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CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Important:Iftheoillevelinthecrankcaseistoolowortoohighandyouruntheengine,youmay
damagetheengine.
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Figure11
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AdjustingtheHandle
Height
Youcanraiseorlowerthehandletoapositionmore
comfortableforyou.
1.Pullthehandle-lockleverrearwardtodisengage
thehandle-lockpins(Figure12).
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Figure12
1.Handle-locklever3.Notches
2.Handle-lockpin(2)
2.Rotatethehandleandalignthedesirednotchin
thehandlebrackettothehandle-lockpins;refer
toFigure12.
3.Releasethehandle-locklevertosecurethe
handleinplace.
13
AdjustingtheCuttingHeight
CAUTION
Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,themuferwillbehotandcanseverelyburnyou.
Keepawayfromthehotmufer.
Note:Toraisethemachine,movethefrontandrearcutting-heightleversforward;tolowerthemachine,
movethecutting-heightleversrearward.Setallthewheelstothesameheightunlessspecialcircumstances
requireotherwise;refertoOperatingTips(page21).
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Figure13
DuringOperation
DuringOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye
protection;longpants;slip-resistant,substantial
footwear;andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong
hair,securelooseclothing,anddonotwear
jewelry.
Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
Thebladeissharp;contactingthebladecanresult
inseriouspersonalinjury.Shutofftheengine,
removetheignitionkey(electric-startmodelonly),
andwaitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleaving
theoperatingposition.
Whenyoureleasetheblade-controlbar,the
engineshouldshutoffandthebladeshouldstop
within3seconds.Ifnot,stopusingyourmachine
immediatelyandcontactanAuthorizedService
Dealer.
Keepbystanders,especiallysmallchildren,outof
theoperatingarea.Stopthemachineifanyone
entersthearea.
Alwayslookdownandbehindyoubeforemoving
themachineinreverse.
Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilityand
appropriateweatherconditions.Donotoperate
themachinewhenthereistheriskoflighting.
Wetgrassorleavescancauseseriousinjuryif
youslipandcontacttheblade.Avoidmowingin
wetconditions.
Useextremecarewhenapproachingblind
corners,shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthatmay
blockyourview.
Watchforholes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orother
hiddenobjects.Uneventerraincouldcausethe
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machinetooverturnorcauseyoutoloseyour
balanceorfooting.
Stopthemachineandinspectthebladesafter
strikinganobjectorifthereisanabnormal
vibrationinthemachine.Makeallnecessary
repairsbeforeresumingoperation.
Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition,shutoff
theengine,removetheignitionkey(electric-start
modelonly),andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
Iftheenginehasbeenrunningthemuferwillbe
hotandcanseverelyburnyou.Keepawayfrom
thehotmufer.
Checkthegrasscatchercomponentsand
thedischargechutefrequentlyforanywear
ordeteriorationandreplacethemwiththe
manufacturer'srecommendedpartswhen
necessary.
Useaccessoriesandattachmentsapprovedby
TheToro®Companyonly.
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
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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,simplywalkwithyour
handsgrippingtheupperhandleandyourelbowsat
yoursides,andthemachinewillautomaticallykeep
pacewithyou(Figure17).
Note:Youcanself-propelthemachinewiththe
bladesengagedordisengaged.
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Figure17
Note:Usethetraction-assisthandleinsituations
whenyouneedmorecontrolthanyouhavewiththe
self-propeldrivealone.
ShuttingOfftheEngine
StandardModel
Pressthetoggleswitch(Figure17)totheSTOP
positionandholdituntiltheengineshutsoff.
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Figure18
Electric-StartModel
1.TurntheignitionkeytotheOFFposition(Aof
Figure18).
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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.
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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(page21).
Ifthegrassbagisonthemachine,removeit;refer
toRemovingtheGrassBag(page20).
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.
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BaggingtheClippings
Usethegrassbagwhenyouwanttocollectgrassandleafclippingsfromthelawn.
Iftheside-dischargechuteisonthemower,removeitbeforebaggingtheclippings;refertoRemovingthe
Side-DischargeChute(page21).
InstallingtheGrassBag
1.Raiseandholdupthereardoor(AofFigure24).
2.Removetherear-dischargeplugbypullingdownonthelatchwithyourthumbandpullingtheplugout
fromthemachine(BofFigure24).
3.Installthebagrodintothenotchesatthebaseofthehandleandrockthebagbackandforthtoensure
thattherodisseatedatthebottomofbothnotches(CofFigure24)
4.Lowerthereardooruntilitrestsonthegrassbag.
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Figure24
RemovingtheGrassBag
Toremovethebag,reversethestepsinInstallingtheGrassBag(page20).
Side-DischargingtheClippings
Usethesidedischargeforcuttingverytallgrass.
Ifthebagisonthemachine,removeitandinserttherear-dischargeplug;refertoRemovingtheGrassBag
(page20)beforeside-dischargingtheclippings.
Important:Ensurethattherear-dischargeplugisinplacebeforeyourecycletheclippings(Figure23).
InstallingtheSide-DischargeChute
1.Liftopentheside-dischargedoor(AofFigure25).
2.Installtheside-dischargechuteandclosethedoorontothechute(BandCofFigure25).
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