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FormNo.3418-692RevA
SuperRecycler
®
LawnMower
ModelNo.20383—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.
GrossorNetTorque:Thegrossornettorque
ofthisenginewaslaboratoryratedbytheengine
manufacturerinaccordancewiththeSocietyof
AutomotiveEngineers(SAE)J1940orJ2723.As
conguredtomeetsafety,emission,andoperating
requirements,theactualenginetorqueonthisclass
ofmowerwillbesignicantlylower.Pleasereferto
theenginemanufacturer’sinformationincludedwith
themachine.
Important:Ifyouareusingthismachineabove
1500m(5,000ft)foracontinuousperiod,ensure
thattheHighAltitudeKithasbeeninstalled
sothattheenginemeetsCARB/EPAemission
regulations.TheHighAltitudeKitincreases
engineperformancewhilepreventingspark-plug
fouling,hardstarting,andincreasedemissions.
©2017—TheToro®Company
8111LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420
Registeratwww.T oro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
PrintedinMexico
AllRightsReserved
*3418-692*A
Onceyouhaveinstalledthekit,attachthe
high-altitudelabelnexttotheserialdecalonthe
machine.ContactanyAuthorizedToroService
DealertoobtaintheproperHighAltitudeKitand
high-altitudelabelforyourmachine.Tolocate
adealerconvenienttoyou,accessourwebsite
atwww.Toro.comorcontactourToroCustomer
CareDepartmentatthenumber(s)listedinyour
EmissionControlWarrantyStatement.
Removethekitfromtheengineandrestorethe
enginetoitsoriginalfactorycongurationwhen
runningtheengineunder1500m(5,000ft).Do
notoperateanenginethathasbeenconverted
forhigh-altitudeuseatloweraltitudes;otherwise,
youcouldoverheatanddamagetheengine.
Ifyouareunsurewhetherornotyourmachine
hasbeenconvertedforhigh-altitudeuse,lookfor
thefollowinglabel:
decal127-9363
Contents
Introduction...............................................................1
Safety.......................................................................3
GeneralSafety...................................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4
Setup........................................................................6
1AssemblingandUnfoldingtheHandle..............6
2InstallingtheBlade-ControlBar........................7
3InstallingtheRecoil-starterRopeinthe
RopeGuide.....................................................8
4FillingtheEnginewithOil.................................8
5AssemblingtheGrassBag...............................9
ProductOverview...................................................10
Operation................................................................10
BeforeOperation.................................................10
BeforeOperationSafety...................................10
FillingtheFuelT ank...........................................11
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................12
AdjustingtheCuttingHeight.............................12
AdjustingtheHandleHeight.............................13
DuringOperation.................................................13
DuringOperationSafety...................................13
StartingtheEngine...........................................14
UsingtheSelf-PropelDrive...............................14
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................15
EngagingtheBlade..........................................15
DisengagingtheBlade......................................16
CheckingtheBlade-Brake-Clutch
Operation......................................................16
RecyclingtheClippings....................................17
BaggingtheClippings.......................................18
DischargingtheClippings.................................19
OperatingTips.................................................20
AfterOperation....................................................21
AfterOperationSafety......................................21
CleaningundertheMachine.............................22
Maintenance...........................................................23
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........23
MaintenanceSafety..........................................23
PreparingforMaintenance...............................24
ServicingtheAirFilter.......................................24
ChangingtheEngineOil...................................25
LubricatingtheWheelGears............................25
ReplacingtheBlade..........................................26
CleaningtheBlade-Brake-ClutchShield...........26
AdjustingtheSelf-PropelDrive.........................27
Storage...................................................................28
PreparingtheMachineforStorage...................28
RemovingtheMachinefromStorage................28
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.
•Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,andwaitfor
allmovingpartstostopbeforeservicing,fueling,
oruncloggingthemachine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay
attentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,whichmeans
Caution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
Youcanndadditionalsafetyinformationwhere
neededthroughoutthismanual.
3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decaloemmarkt
Manufacturer'sMark
1.Thismarkindicatesthatthebladeisidentiedasapart
fromtheoriginalmachinemanufacturer.
decal94-8072
94-8072
decal115-2884
115-2884
HandlePositionAdjustment
decal115-8411
115-8411
1.Unlocked2.Locked
decal117-2718
117-2718
decal125-5092
125-5092
1.Steponthemowerhousingtostarttheengine.
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.
decal131-4514b
131-4514
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhand,mower
blade—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsand
shieldsinplace.
3.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhand,mower
blade—disconnectthespark-plugwireandreadthe
instructionsbeforeservicingorperformingmaintenance.
4.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
awayfromthemachine;shutofftheenginebeforeleaving
theoperatingposition;pickupanydebrisbeforemowing.
5.Cutting/dismembermenthazardoffoot,mowerblade—do
notoperateupanddownslopes;operatesidetosideon
slopes;lookbehindyouwhenbackingup.
decal137-9196
137-9196
1.Lock2.Unlock
5
Setup
Important:Removeanddiscardtheprotectiveplasticsheetthatcoverstheengineandanyother
plasticorwrappingonthemachine.
1
AssemblingandUnfoldingtheHandle
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
WARNING
Assemblingandunfoldingthehandleimproperlycandamagethecables,causinganunsafe
operatingcondition.
•Donotdamagethecableswhenassemblingandunfoldingthehandle.
•Ensurethatthecablesareroutedtotheoutsideofthehandle.
•Ifacableisdamaged,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
6
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Figure4
7
2
InstallingtheBlade-ControlBar
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
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Figure5
3
InstallingtheRecoil-starterRopeintheRopeGuide
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
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Figure6
8
4
FillingtheEnginewithOil
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Important:Yourmachinedoesnotcomewithoilintheengine.Beforestartingtheengine,llthe
enginewithoil.
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Figure7
5
AssemblingtheGrassBag
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
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Figure8
9
ProductOverview
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Figure9
1.Handle
7.Sparkplug
2.Blade-controlbar
8.Dischargedeector
3.Engine-stopswitch
9.Oilll/Dipstick
4.Fuel-tankcap10.Handlelever
5.Airlter
11.Recoil-starthandle
6.Cutting-heightlever(4)12.Control-barlock
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Figure10
1.Grassbag
3.Rear-dischargeplug
(installed)
2.Side-dischargechute
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
underwarranty.
•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorinfuel
containersoverthewinterunlessfuelstabilizer
hasbeenaddedtothefuel.
•Donotaddoiltogasoline.
Fillthefueltankwithfreshunleadedregulargasoline
fromamajorname-brandservicestation(Figure11).
Important:Toreducestartingproblems,add
fuelstabilizertothegasolineallseason.Mixthe
stabilizerwithgasolinelessthan30daysold.
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Figure11
11
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Important:Iftheoillevelinthecrankcaseistoolowortoohighandyouruntheengine,youmay
damagetheengine.
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Figure12
AdjustingtheCuttingHeight
WARNING
Adjustingthecuttingheightmaybringyouintocontactwiththemovingblade,causing
seriousinjury.
•Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
•Donotputyourngersunderthehousingwhenadjustingthecuttingheight.
CAUTION
Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,themuferwillbehotandcanseverelyburnyou.
Keepawayfromthehotmufer.
Adjustthecuttingheightasdesired.Setallthecutting-heightleverstothesameheight.Toraiseorlower
themachine,refertoFigure13.
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Figure13
AdjustingtheHandle
Height
Youmayraiseorlowerthehandletoaposition
comfortableforyou.
Rotatethehandlelock,movethehandleto1of3
positions,andlockthehandleintoposition(Figure
14).
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Figure14
1.Handlelock2.Handlepositions
DuringOperation
DuringOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye
protection;longpants;slip-resistant,substantial
footwear;andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong
hair,securelooseclothing,anddonotwearloose
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.
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•Wetgrassorleavescancauseseriousinjuryif
youslipandcontacttheblade.Avoidmowingin
wetconditions.
•Useextremecarewhenapproachingblind
corners,shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthatmay
blockyourview.
•Watchforholes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orother
hiddenobjects.Uneventerraincouldcausethe
machinetooverturnorcauseyoutoloseyour
balanceorfooting.
•Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartstovibrate,
immediatelyshutofftheengine,removethekey
(ifequipped),waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
disconnectthewirefromthesparkplugbefore
examiningthemachinefordamage.Makeall
necessaryrepairsbeforeresumingoperation.
•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
Pulltherecoil-starthandle(BofFigure15)lightlyuntilyoufeelresistance,thenpullitsharply,andallow
ittoreturntotheropeguideonthehandleslowly.
Note:Donotpulltheblade-controlbartothehandlewhilepullingtherecoil-starthandle(AofFigure13).
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Figure15
Note:Ifthemachinedoesnotstartafterseveralattempts,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
UsingtheSelf-PropelDrive
Tooperatetheself-propeldrive,simplywalkwithyour
handsontheupperhandleandyourelbowsatyour
sides,andthemachinewillautomaticallykeeppace
withyou(Figure16).
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Figure16
Note:Ifthemachinedoesnotfreelyrollbackward
afterself-propelling,stopwalking,holdyourhands
inplace,andallowthemachinetorollacoupleof
14
centimeters(inches)forwardtodisengagethewheel
drive.Youcanalsotryreachingjustundertheupper
handletothemetalhandleandpushingthemachine
forwardacoupleofcentimeters(inches).Ifthe
machinestilldoesnotrollbackwardeasily,contactan
AuthorizedServiceDealer.
ShuttingOfftheEngine
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Toshutofftheengine,pressandholdthe
engine-shutoffbutton(Figure17)untiltheengine
shutsoff.
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Figure17
1.Engine-shutoffbutton
Important:Whenyoureleasetheblade-control
bar,thebladeshouldstopwithin3seconds.Ifit
doesnotstopproperly,stopusingyourmachine
immediatelyandcontactanAuthorizedService
Dealer.
EngagingtheBlade
Whenyoustartyourengine,thebladedoesnotturn.
Youmustengagethebladetomow.
1.Pullthecontrol-barlockback(Figure18).
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Figure18
2.Pulltheblade-controlbartothehandle(Figure
19).
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Figure19
3.Holdtheblade-controlbaragainstthehandle
(Figure20).
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Figure20
DisengagingtheBlade
Releasetheblade-controlbar(Figure21).
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Figure21
Important:Whenyoureleasetheblade-control
bar,thebladeshouldstopwithin3seconds.Ifit
doesnotstopproperly,stopusingyourmachine
immediatelyandcontactanAuthorizedService
Dealer.
Checkingthe
Blade-Brake-Clutch
Operation
Checkthecontrolbarbeforeeachusetoensurethat
theblade-brake-clutchsystemisoperatingproperly.
UsingtheGrassBag
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Youcanusethegrassbagtoperformanadditional
testtochecktheblade-brakeclutch.
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.
NotUsingtheGrassBag
1.Movethemachineontoapavedsurfaceina
non-windyarea.
2.Setall4wheelstothe83mm(3-1/4inch)
cutting-heightsetting.
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.
11.Ifthenewspaperisunravelledorshredded,the
bladedidnotstopproperly,whichcouldresult
inanunsafeoperatingcondition.Contactan
AuthorizedServiceDealer.
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RecyclingtheClippings
Yourmachinecomesfromthefactoryreadytorecyclethegrassandleafclippingsbackintothelawn.
Iftheside-dischargechuteisonthemachine,removeitandlocktheside-dischargedeector;refertoRemoving
theSide-DischargeChute(page20)beforerecyclingtheclippings.
Important:Ensurethattherearplugislockedinplace.Tolocktheplug,raisethereardeector(A
ofFigure22),rmlypushthepluginuntilitsnapsintoplacebehindthetabs,androtatetheleveron
theplugtotheleft(BofFigure22).
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Figure22
Note:T ounlocktherearplug,rotatetheleverontheplugtotheright(Figure23).
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BaggingtheClippings
Usethegrassbagwhenyouwanttocollectgrassandleafclippingsfromthelawn.
Iftheside-dischargechuteisonthemachine,removeitandlocktheside-dischargedeector;refertoRemoving
theSide-DischargeChute(page20).
InstallingtheGrassBag
1.Routethestarterropearoundthelower-ropeguide(AofFigure23).
Note:Thelower-ropeguidereleasesthestarterropewhenyoupulltherecoil-starthandle.
2.Raiseandholdupthereardeectorandpullouttherearplug(BofFigure23).
3.Pullouttherearplug(CofFigure23).
4.Hangtheupperfrontedgeofthebagfromthegrass-bagpinsonthenotchesofthehandlebrackets
(DofFigure23).
5.Lowerthereardeector.
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Figure23
RemovingtheGrassBag
1.Routethestarterropearoundthelower-ropeguide(AofFigure24).
Note:Thelower-ropeguidereleasesthestarterropewhenyoupulltherecoil-starthandle.
2.Raiseandholdupthereardeectorandliftthegrassbagupbythehandleoffthenotchesofthehandle
brackets(BofFigure24.
3.Installtherearplug(CofFigure24).
Important:Ensurethattherearplugislockedinplace.Tolocktheplug,rmlypushtheplugin
untilitsnapsintoplacebehindthetabs,androtatetheleverontheplugtotheleft(DofFigure24).
Note:Tounlocktheplug,rotatetheleverontheplugtotheright.
4.Lowerthereardeector.
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Figure24
DischargingtheClippings
Side-dischargeorrear-dischargetheclippingswhencuttingverytallgrass.
WARNING
Thebladeissharp;contactingthebladecanresultinseriouspersonalinjury.
Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
Side-DischargingtheClippings
Ifthebagisonthemachine,removeitandinserttherearplug;refertoRemovingtheGrassBag(page18).
Important:Ensurethattherearplugislockedinplace.Tolocktheplug,raisethereardeector
(Figure25),rmlypushthepluginuntilitsnapsintoplacebehindthetabs,androtatetheleveronthe
plugtotheleft(Figure25).
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Figure25
Note:T ounlocktheplug,rotatetheleverontheplugtotheright.
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InstallingtheSide-DischargeChute
1.Unlocktheside-dischargedeector(AofFigure26).
2.Liftopentheside-dischargedeector(BofFigure26).
3.Installtheside-dischargechuteandclosethedeectorontothechute(B,C,andDofFigure26).
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Figure26
RemovingtheSide-DischargeChute
Toremovetheside-dischargechute,reversethestepsabove.
Important:Locktheside-dischargedeectorafteryoucloseit(Figure27).
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Figure27
OperatingTips
GeneralMowingTips
•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine
andremoveallobjectsthatthemachinecould
throw.
•Avoidstrikingsolidobjectswiththeblade.Never
deliberatelymowoveranyobject.
•Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartstovibrate,
immediatelyshutofftheengine,removethekey
(ifequipped),disconnectthewirefromthespark
plug,andexaminethemachinefordamage.
•Forbestperformance,installanewbladebefore
thecuttingseasonbegins.
•ReplacethebladewhennecessarywithaT oro
replacementblade.
CuttingGrass
•Cutonlyaboutathirdofthegrassbladeatatime.
Donotcutbelow51mm(2inches)unlessthe
grassissparseoritislatefallwhengrassgrowth
beginstoslowdown.
•Whencuttinggrassover15cm(6inches)tall,
mowatthehighestcuttingheightsettingandwalk
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