Toro 76cm TurfMaster Walk-Behind Lawn Mower User manual

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FormNo.3442-733RevA
76cmTurfMaster
Walk-BehindLawnMower
ModelNo.22207—SerialNo.407300000andUp
Operator'sManual
Introduction
Thisrotary-blade,walk-behindlawnmowerisintended
tobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperators.Itis
designedprimarilyforcuttinggrassonwell-maintained
lawnsonresidentialorcommercialproperties.Using
thisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintendeduse
couldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
Visitwww.T oro.comformoreinformation,including
safetytips,trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,
helpndingadealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineT oroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorT oroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.
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.
ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean
directives;fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproduct
specicDeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.
GrossorNetTorque:Thegrossornettorque
ofthisenginewaslaboratoryratedbytheengine
manufacturerinaccordancewiththeSocietyof
AutomotiveEngineers(SAE)J1940orJ2723.As
conguredtomeetsafety,emission,andoperating
requirements,theactualenginetorqueonthisclass
ofmowerwillbesignicantlylower.Pleasereferto
theenginemanufacturer’sinformationincludedwith
themachine.
Donottamperwithordisablesafetydevicesonthe
machine,andchecktheirproperoperationregularly.
Donotattempttoadjustortamperwiththeengine
speedcontrol;doingsomaycreateanunsafe
operatingcondition,resultinginpersonalinjury.
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Registeratwww.Toro.com.
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Contents
Introduction...............................................................1
Safety.......................................................................2
GeneralSafety...................................................2
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................3
Setup........................................................................5
1InstallingtheHandle........................................5
2AddingOiltotheEngine...................................6
3AssemblingtheGrassBag...............................6
ProductOverview.....................................................8
Controls.............................................................8
Specications....................................................8
Attachments/Accessories...................................9
Operation..................................................................9
BeforeOperation...................................................9
BeforeOperationSafety.....................................9
FillingtheFuelT ank............................................9
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................10
AdjustingtheHandleHeight.............................10
AdjustingtheCuttingHeight..............................11
CheckingtheBlade-StopSystem
Operation......................................................12
DuringOperation.................................................12
DuringOperationSafety...................................12
StartingtheEngine...........................................13
OperatingtheSelf-PropelDriveand
EngagingtheBlades.....................................14
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................15
EngagingtheParkingBrake.............................15
DisengagingtheParkingBrake.........................15
RecyclingtheClippings....................................16
BaggingtheClippings.......................................16
Side-DischargingtheClippings.........................17
OperatingTips.................................................18
AfterOperation....................................................18
AfterOperationSafety......................................18
CleaningundertheMachine.............................19
CleaningtheWheels.........................................19
Maintenance...........................................................20
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........20
MaintenanceSafety..........................................20
ServicingtheAirFilter.......................................21
ChangingtheEngineOil...................................21
ChangingtheOilFilter......................................22
ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................23
CheckingtheConditionoftheBelts...................23
EmptyingtheFuelTankandCleaningthe
Filter..............................................................23
ChangingtheFuelFilter....................................24
ServicingtheBlade-DriveSystem.....................24
ServicingtheBlades.........................................25
ChangingtheBlade-DriveBelt..........................27
ChangingtheBlade-Brake-Clutch(BBC)
Belt................................................................28
AdjustingtheBlade-BrakeCable......................29
ChangingtheTransmissionBelt.......................30
AdjustingtheParking-BrakeCable...................32
AdjustingtheSelf-PropelDrive.........................32
Storage...................................................................33
StorageSafety..................................................33
GeneralInformation..........................................33
PreparingtheFuelSystem...............................33
PreparingtheEngine........................................33
RemovingtheMachinefromStorage................33
Troubleshooting......................................................34
Safety
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith
ENISO5395.
GeneralSafety
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.
Read,understand,andfollowtheinstructions
andwarningsinthisOperator’sManualandon
themachineandattachmentsbeforestartingthe
engine.
Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmovingpartsor
underthemachine.Keepclearofanydischarge
opening.
Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
functioningproperlyonthemachine.
Keepbystandersandchildrenoutoftheoperating
area.Donotallowchildrentooperatethemachine.
Allowonlypeoplewhoareresponsible,trained,
familiarwiththeinstructions,andphysically
capabletooperatethemachine.
Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,andwaitfor
allmovingpartstostopbeforeservicing,fueling,
oruncloggingthemachine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways
payattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol
,which
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
2
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decaloemmarkt
Manufacturer'sMark
1.Thismarkindicatesthatthebladeisidentiedasapart
fromtheoriginalmachinemanufacturer.
decal93-7009
93-7009
1.Warning—Donotoperatethemachinewiththedeectorup
orremoved;keepthedeectorinplace.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower
blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.
decal112-8760
112-8760
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower
blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.
decal116-7581
116-7581
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower
blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.ReadtheOperator’s
Manualbeforeadjustingservicing,orcleaningthemachine.
decal116-7583
116-7583
1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual;donotoperatethis
machineunlessyouaretrained.
4.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower
blade—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsinplace.
2.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.5.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
3.Thrownobjecthazard—donotoperatethemowerwithoutthe
reardischargeplugorbaginplace.
6.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower
blade—donotoperateupanddownslopes;operateside
tosideonslopes;shutofftheenginebeforeleavingthe
machine;pickupanydebrisbeforemowing;lookbehindyou
whenmovinginreverse.
3
decal116-8528
116-8528
1.ReadtheOperator’s
Manualbeforeperforming
anymaintenance.
2.Checkbelttensionevery
50operatinghours.
decal116-9313
116-9313
1.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
3.Toxicgasinhalation
hazard
2.Firehazard
4.Hotsurface;burnhazard
decal120-9570
120-9570
1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguards
andshieldsinplace.
decal136-9078
136-9078
1.Heightofcut
decal127-6865
127-6865
1.Heightofcut
decal130-9656
130-9656
1.Choke3.Slow
2.Fast
4.Engine—stop(shutoff)
decal139-5405
139-5405
1.Parkingbrake—engage2.Parkingbrake—disengage
4
Setup
Important:Removeanddiscardtheprotectiveplasticsheetthatcoverstheengineandanyother
plasticorwrappingonthemachine.
1
InstallingtheHandle
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
WARNING
Foldingorunfoldingthehandleimproperlycandamagethecables,causinganunsafe
operatingcondition.
Donotdamagethecableswhenfoldingorunfoldingthehandle.
Ifacableisdamaged,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
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Figure3
5
2
AddingOiltotheEngine
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Important:Yourmachinedoesnotcomewithoilintheengine.Beforestartingtheengine,addoilto
theengine.
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Figure4
6
3
AssemblingtheGrassBag
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
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Figure5
7
ProductOverview
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Figure6
1.Sparkplug(underbrush
guard)
11.Drivebail
2.Side-dischargedeector12.Self-propeladjustment
3.Airlter13.Grassbag
4.Oilll/dipstick
14.Recoil-starthandle
5.Fuel-tankcap15.Rearcutting-heightlever
6.Reardeector16.Fuel-shutoffvalve
7.Blade-control-locklever
17.Oillter
8.Blade-controlbar18.Throttlelever
9.Parkingbrakelever19.Beltcover
10.Handle20.Frontcutting-heightlever
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Figure7
1.Grassbag3.Side-dischargechute
2.Rear-dischargeplug
4.Side-dischargedeector
Controls
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Figure8
Throttle(throttlelevernotshownforthesakeofclarity)
1.Choke3.Slow
2.Fast
4.Stop
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Figure9
1.Blade-control-locklever4.Handle
2.Parkingbrake5.Drivebar
3.Blade-controlbar
Specications
ModelWeightLengthWidthHeight
85kg169cm81cm97cm
22207
(187lb)(66-1/2
inches)
(32
inches)
(38-1/2
inches)
8
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofT oroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine
toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact
yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedToro
distributororgotowww.Toro.comforalistofall
approvedattachmentsandaccessories.
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineToro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement
partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers
couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe
productwarranty.
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
BeforeOperation
BeforeOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
Alwaysshutoffthemachine,waitforallmoving
partstostop,andallowthemachinetocoolbefore
adjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.
Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
Checkthatallguardsandsafetydevices,suchas
deectorsand/orgrasscatcher,areinplaceand
functioningproperly.
Alwaysinspectthemachinetoensurethatthe
bladesandbladeboltsarenotwornordamaged.
Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine,
andremoveallobjectsthatcouldinterferewith
theoperationofthemachineorthatthemachine
couldthrow.
Contactwiththemovingbladewillcauseserious
injury.Donotputyourngersunderthehousing.
FuelSafety
Fuelisextremelyammableandhighlyexplosive.
Areorexplosionfromfuelcanburnyouand
othersandcandamageproperty.
Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthefuel,
placethecontainerand/ormachinedirectlyon
thegroundbeforelling,notinavehicleoron
anobject.
Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanyfuelthat
spills.
Donothandlefuelwhensmokingoraroundan
openameorsparks.
Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltothe
tankwhiletheengineisrunningorhot.
Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostartthe
engine.Avoidcreatingasourceofignitionuntil
thefuelvaporshavedissipated.
Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeep
itoutofthereachofchildren.
Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term
exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand
illness.
Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
Keepyourhandsandfaceawayfromthe
nozzleandthefuel-tankopening.
Keepfuelawayfromyoureyesandskin.
FillingtheFuelTank
TypeUnleadedgasoline
Minimumoctanerating
87(US)or91(research
octane;outsidetheUS)
Ethanol
Nomorethan10%byvolume
MethanolNone
MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl
ether)
Lessthan15%byvolume
OilDonotaddtothefuel
Useonlyclean,fresh(nomorethan30daysold),fuel
fromareputablesource.
Important:Toreducestartingproblems,addfuel
stabilizer/conditionertofreshfuelasdirectedby
thefuel-stabilizer/conditionermanufacturer.
FillthefueltankasshowninFigure10.
Note:Thecapacityofthefueltankis3.8L(1US
gallon).
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Figure10
9
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Important:Iftheoillevelinthecrankcaseistoolowortoohighandyouruntheengine,youmay
damagetheengine.
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Figure11
AdjustingtheHandleHeight
Youcanraiseorlowerthehandleto1of3positionsthatismorecomfortableforyou(Figure12).
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Figure12
1.Removebothhandleboltsandcorrespondingnuts.
2.Movethehandletothedesiredheightposition.
3.Securethehandlewiththepreviouslyremovedboltsandcorrespondingnuts.
10
AdjustingtheCuttingHeight
WARNING
Adjustingthecutting-heightleverscouldbringyourhandsintocontactwithamovingblade
andresultinseriousinjury.
Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeadjustingthecuttingheight.
Donotputyourngersunderthehousingwhenadjustingthecuttingheight.
Thecuttingheightiscontrolledwithafrontleverandarearlever,bothontheleftsideofthemachine.Toraise
orlowerthemachine,engagethelever,raiseorlowerthemachine,andthendisengagethelever.
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Figure13
11
CheckingtheBlade-Stop
SystemOperation
Beforeeachuse,checkthatthebladesstopwithin3
secondsofreleasingthecontrolbar.
UsingtheGrassBag
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Check
theblade-stopsystemoperation.
Thebladesshouldstopwithin3
secondsofreleasingthecontrolbar;
iftheydonot,contactanAuthorized
ServiceDealer.
Youcanusethegrassbagtochecktheblade-stop
system.
1.Removetherear-dischargeplug.
2.Installtheemptygrassbagonthemachine.
3.Starttheengine.
4.Engagetheblades.
Note:Thebagshouldbegintoinate,indicating
thatthebladesarerotating.
5.Whilewatchingthebag,releasethecontrolbar.
Note:Ifthebagdoesnotdeatewithin
3secondsofreleasingthecontrolbar,the
blade-stopsystemmaybedeterioratingand,
ifignored,couldresultinanunsafeoperating
condition.Havethemachineinspectedand
servicedbyanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
6.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostop.
NotUsingtheGrassBag
1.Movethemachineontoapavedsurfaceina
non-windyarea.
2.Setall4wheelstothe3-1/2inch(89mm)cutting
heightsetting.
3.Takeahalfsheetofnewspaperandcrumpleit
intoaballsmallenoughtogounderthemachine
(about3inchesor75mmindiameter).
4.Placethenewspaperballabout5inches(13
cm)infrontofthemachine.
5.Starttheengine.
6.Engagetheblades.
7.Releasethecontrolbarandbegincountingout
3seconds.
8.Onthecountof3,pushthemachinequickly
forwardoverthenewspaper.
9.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostop.
10.Gotothefrontofthemachineandcheckthe
newspaperball.
Note:Ifthenewspaperballdidnotgounder
themachine,repeatsteps4through10.
Important:Ifthenewspaperisunravelledor
shredded,thebladesdidnotstopproperly,
whichcouldresultinanunsafeoperating
condition.ContactanAuthorizedService
Dealer.
DuringOperation
DuringOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye
protection;longpants;substantial,slip-resistant
footwear;andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong
hairanddonotwearlooseclothingorloose
jewelry.
Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
Thebladeissharp;contactingthebladecanresult
inseriouspersonalinjury.Shutofftheengine,
removetheignitionkey(ifequipped),andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
Keepbystandersoutoftheoperatingarea.Keep
smallchildrenoutoftheoperatingareaandunder
thewatchfulcareofaresponsibleadultwhois
notoperatingthemachine.Stopthemachineif
anyoneentersthearea.
Alwayslookdownandbehindyoubeforemoving
themachineinreverse.
Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilityand
appropriateweatherconditions.Donotoperate
themachinewhenthereistheriskoflightning.
Wetgrassorleavescancauseseriousinjuryif
youslipandcontacttheblade.Avoidmowingin
wetconditions.
Useextremecarewhenapproachingblind
corners,shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthatmay
blockyourview.
Donotdirectthedischargematerialtoward
anyone.Avoiddischargingmaterialagainstawall
orobstruction;materialmayricochettowardyou.
Stoptheblade(s)whencrossinggravelsurfaces.
12
Watchforholes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orother
hiddenobjects.Uneventerraincouldcauseyou
toloseyourbalanceorfooting.
Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartstovibrate,
immediatelyshutofftheengine,removethe
ignitionkey(ifequipped),waitforallmovingparts
tostop,anddisconnectthewirefromthespark
plugbeforeexaminingthemachinefordamage.
Makeallnecessaryrepairsbeforeresuming
operation.
Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition,shutoffthe
engine,removetheignitionkey(ifequipped),and
waitforallmovingpartstostop.
Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,itwillbehotand
canseverelyburnyou.Keepawayfromthehot
engine.
Operatetheengineonlyinwell-ventilatedareas.
Exhaustgasescontaincarbonmonoxide,whichis
anodorless,deadlypoison.
Checkthegrasscatchercomponentsandthe
dischargechutefrequentlyforanywearor
deteriorationandreplacethemwithgenuineToro
partswhennecessary.
SlopeSafety
Mowacrossthefaceofslopes;neverupand
down.Useextremecautionwhenchanging
directiononslopes.
Donotmowonexcessivelysteepslopes.Poor
footingcouldcauseaslip-and-fallaccident.
Mowwithcautionneardrop-offs,ditches,or
embankments.
StartingtheEngine
1.Connectthewiretothesparkplug(Figure6).
2.Openthefuel-shutoffvalve(Figure14).
Note:Whenthefuel-shutoffvalveisopen,theleverisparallelwiththefuelline.
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Figure14
1.Fuel-shutoffvalve
3.MovethethrottlecontroltotheCHOKEposition(AofFigure15).
4.Pullthestarterhandlelightlyuntilyoufeelresistance,thenpullitsharply(BofFigure15).
5.MovethethrottlecontrollevertotheFASTpositionwhentheenginestarts(CofFigure15).
Note:Iftheenginefailstostartafter3pulls,repeatsteps3through5.
13
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Figure15
OperatingtheSelf-PropelDriveandEngagingtheBlades
Tooperatetheself-propeldrive,pullandholdthedrivebailtothehandle(Figure16).
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Figure16
Toengagetheblades,dothefollowing:
1.Pushandholdtheblade-controllockleverforwardtoreleasetheblade-controlbar(AofFigure17).
2.Pulltheblade-controlbartothehandleandreleasetheblade-control-locklever;thebladeshouldengage
(AofFigure17).
3.Releasetheblade-controlbartodisengagetheblade(BofFigure17).Theblade-control-lockleverresets
tolocktheblade-controlbar.
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Figure17
14
ShuttingOfftheEngine
1.MovethethrottlecontroltotheOFFpositionand
waitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Closethefuel-shutoffvalveanddisconnectthe
wirefromthesparkplugifyoudonotusethe
machineorleaveitunattended.
EngagingtheParkingBrake
Engagetheparkingbrakebypullingthebrakeleveruptowardthehandle(Figure18).
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Figure18
DisengagingtheParkingBrake
Disengagetheparkingbrakebypushingthebrakeleverdownawayfromthehandle(Figure19).
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Figure19
15
RecyclingtheClippings
Thismachinecomesfromthefactoryreadytorecycle
grassandleafclippingsbackintothelawn.T oprepare
themachinetorecycle:
Iftheside-dischargechuteisonthemachine,
removeitandinstalltheside-dischargedeector;
refertoRemovingtheSide-DischargeChute
(page17).
Ifthegrassbagisonthemachine,removeit;refer
toRemovingtheGrassBag(page16).
Iftherear-dischargeplugisnotinstalled,gripitby
thehandle,raisethereardeector,andinsertit
intotherear-dischargechuteuntilthelatchlocks
intoplace;refertoFigure20.
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Figure20
1.Rear-dischargeplug
2.Reardeector
BaggingtheClippings
Usethegrassbagwhenyouwanttocollectgrassandleafclippingsfromthelawn.
Iftheside-dischargechuteisonthemachine,removeitandinstalltheside-dischargedeectorbeforebagging
theclippings;refertoRemovingtheSide-DischargeChute(page17).
InstallingtheGrassBag
1.Raiseandholdupthereardeector(AofFigure21).
2.Removetherear-dischargeplugbypullingdownonthelatchwithyourthumbandpullingtheplugout
fromthemachine(BofFigure21).
3.Installthebagrodintothenotchesatthebaseofthehandle,androckthebagbackandforthtoensure
thattherodisseatedatthebottomofbothnotches(CofFigure21).
4.Lowerthereardeectoruntilitrestsonthegrassbag.
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Figure21
RemovingtheGrassBag
Toremovethebag,reversethestepsinInstallingtheGrassBag(page16).
16
Side-DischargingtheClippings
Usethesidedischargeforcuttingverytallgrass.
InstallingtheSide-DischargeChute
Important:Ensurethattherear-dischargeplugisinplacebeforeyourecycletheclippings.
1.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Removethegrassbagifitisinstalledonthemachine;refertoRemovingtheGrassBag(page16).
3.Inserttherear-dischargeplug(AofFigure22).
4.Removetheside-dischargedeectorbypullinguponthespringthatholdsthedeectorinplaceand
removingthedeector(BandCofFigure22).
5.Installtheside-dischargechutebypullinguponthespring,placingthechuteovertheopening,and
loweringthespringoverthetabsontopofthedischargechute(DandEofFigure22).
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Figure22
RemovingtheSide-DischargeChute
Toremovetheside-dischargechute,reversethestepsinInstallingtheSide-DischargeChute(page17).
17
OperatingTips
GeneralTips
Reviewthesafetyinstructionsandreadthis
manualcarefullybeforeoperatingthemachine.
Cleartheareaofsticks,stones,wire,branches,
andotherdebristhatthebladescouldhitand
throw.
Keepeveryone,especiallychildrenandpets,away
fromtheareaofoperation.
Avoidstrikingtrees,walls,curbs,orothersolid
objects.Neverdeliberatelymowoveranyobject.
Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartstovibrate,
immediatelyshutofftheengine,disconnect
thewirefromthesparkplug,andexaminethe
machinefordamage.
Maintainsharpbladesthroughoutthecutting
season.Periodicallyledownnicksontheblades.
Replacethebladeswhennecessarywithoriginal
Lawn-Boyreplacementblades.
Mowonlydrygrassorleaves.Wetgrassand
leavestendtoclumpontheyardandcancause
themachinetoplugortheenginetostall.
Cleantheundersideofthemachinedeckafter
eachmowing.RefertoCleaningunderthe
Machine(page19).
Keeptheengineingoodrunningcondition.
Settheenginespeedtothefastestpositionforthe
bestcuttingresults.
Cleantheairlterfrequently.Mulchingstirsup
moreclippingsanddustwhichclogstheairlter
andreducesengineperformance.
CuttingGrass
Grassgrowsatdifferentratesatdifferenttimes
oftheyear.Inthesummerheat,itisbesttocut
grassatthe51mm(2inch),64mm(2-1/2inch),
or83mm(3inch)cutting-heightsettings.Cutonly
aboutathirdofthegrassbladeatatime.Donot
cutbelowthe51mm(2inch)settingunlessthe
grassissparseoritislatefallwhengrassgrowth
beginstoslowdown.
Whencuttinggrassover15cm(6inches)tall,rst
mowatthehighestcutting-heightsettingandwalk
slower;thenmowagainatalowersettingforthe
bestlawnappearance.Ifthegrassistoolongand
theleavesclumpontopofthelawn,themachine
mayplugandcausetheenginetostall.
Alternatethemowingdirection.Thishelps
dispersetheclippingsoverthelawnforeven
fertilization.
Ifthenishedlawnappearanceisunsatisfactory,try1
ormoreofthefollowing:
Sharpentheblades.
Walkataslowerpacewhilemowing.
Raisethecuttingheightonyourmachine.
Cutthegrassmorefrequently.
Overlapcuttingswathsinsteadofcuttingafull
swathwitheachpass.
CuttingLeaves
Aftercuttingthelawn,ensurethathalfofthelawn
showsthroughthecutleafcover.Youmayneed
tomakemorethanasinglepassovertheleaves.
Forlightleafcoverage,setallthewheelsatthe
samecutting-heightsetting.
Slowdownyourmowingspeedifthemachine
doesnotcuttheleavesnelyenough.
AfterOperation
AfterOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
Alwaysshutoffthemachine,waitforallmoving
partstostop,andallowthemachinetocoolbefore
adjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.
Cleangrassanddebrisfromthemachinetohelp
preventres.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.
Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such
asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.
HaulingSafety
Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine.
Securethemachinefromrolling.
Closethefuelvalvebeforeloadingthemachine
forhauling.
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CleaningundertheMachine
Foroptimalcuttingperformance,keeptheunderside
ofthemachinehousingclean.Youmayeitherwash
orscrapetheclippingsawayfromunderthemachine
housing.
WashingundertheMachine
ServiceInterval:Aftereachuse—Cleanunderthe
machinehousing.
1.Positionthemachineonaatconcreteor
asphaltsurfacenearagardenhose.
2.Starttheengine.
3.Holdtherunninggardenhoseathandlelevel
anddirectthewatertoowonthegroundjustin
frontoftherightrearwheel(Figure23).
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Figure23
1.Rightrearwheel
Note:Thebladeswilldrawinwaterandwash
outclippings.Letthewaterrununtilyouno
longerseeclippingsbeingwashedoutfrom
underthemachine.
4.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostop.
5.Turnoffthewater.
6.Startthemachineandletitrunforafewminutes
todryoutthemoistureonthemachineandits
components.
ScrapingundertheMachine
Ifwashingdoesnotremovealldebrisfromunderthe
machine,scrapeitclean.
1.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.
2.Drainthefuelfromthefueltank;referto
EmptyingtheFuelT ankandCleaningtheFilter
(page23).
3.Tipthemachineontoitsside,withtheairlter
upintheair,untiltheupperhandlerestsonthe
ground.
4.Removethedirtandgrassclippingswitha
hardwoodscraper;avoidburrsandsharpedges.
5.Turnthemachineupright.
6.Fillthefueltank.
7.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.
CleaningtheWheels
ServiceInterval:Every40hours
1.Removetherearwheelsandcleananydebris
fromthewheel-geararea.
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Figure24
1.Gears
2.Aftercleaning,applyasmallamountof
anti-seizetothegears.
Note:Ifyouareoperatingthemachinein
extremeconditions,cleaningthewheelsmore
frequentlythanrecommendedwillincreasegear
life.
Note:Topreventdamagetothebearingseals,
donotuseahigh-pressurewatersprayeron
thebearings.
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Maintenance
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
MaintenanceProcedure
Aftertherst5hours
Servicetheblade-drivesystem.
Aftertherst8hours
Changetheengineoil.
Beforeeachuseordaily
Checktheengine-oillevelandaddoilasneeded.
Checktheblade-stopsystemoperation.Thebladesshouldstopwithin3secondsof
releasingthecontrolbar;iftheydonot,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
Inspecttheairlter.
Checkthebladesandservicethem,ifnecessary.
Inspecttheblades.
Checktheparking-brakefunction.
Aftereachuse
Cleanunderthemachinehousing.
Every25hours
Cleanthefoampre-cleaner(morefrequentlyindustyconditions).
Every40hours
Cleanthewheelsandgears.
Every50hours
Changetheengineoilwithouttheoillter(moreoftenindustyconditions).
Checktheconditionofthebelts.
Checkthefuelhoseandreplaceitifnecessary.
Removedebrisfromunderthebeltcover.
Servicetheblade-drivesystem.
Every100hours
Changetheengineoilwiththeoillter(moreoftenindustyconditions).
Checkthesparkplug.
Cleanthefuel-tanklter.
Changethefuellter.
Every200hours
Changetheoillter.
Every250hours
Changetheblade-brake-clutchbelt.
Changethetransmissionbelt.
Every300hours
Replacethepaperairlter(morefrequentlyindustyconditions).
Yearlyorbeforestorage
Emptythefueltankbeforerepairsasdirectororbeforestorage.
Important:Refertoyourenginemanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.
MaintenanceSafety
Alwaysshutoffthemachine,waitforallmoving
partstostop,andallowthemachinetocoolbefore
adjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.
Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthesparkplug
beforeperforminganymaintenanceprocedure.
Wearglovesandeyeprotectionwhenservicing
themachine.
Thebladeissharp;contactingthebladecanresult
inseriouspersonalinjury.Weargloveswhen
servicingtheblade.Donotrepairoralterthe
blade(s).
Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir
properoperationregularly.
Tippingthemachinemaycausethefueltoleak.
Fuelisammableandexplosive,andcancause
personalinjury.Runtheenginedryorremovethe
fuelwithahandpump;neversiphonthefuel.
Toensureoptimumperformanceofthemachine,
useonlygenuineTororeplacementpartsand
accessories.Replacementpartsandaccessories
madebyothermanufacturerscouldbedangerous,
andsuchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.
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