Toro 53cm Heavy-Duty Recycler/Rear Bagging Lawnmower Walk Behind Mower Operator's Manual

Form No. 3350-938
ProLine 53cm Recycler/
Rear-Bagging
Walk Power Lawn Mower
Model No. 22176TE—240000001 and Up
Operator’s Manual
Register your product at www.Toro.com
Original Instructions (GB)
Keep this engine Owner’s Manual with your unit.
Should this engine Owner’s Manual become damaged
or illegible, replace immediately. Replacements may be
ordered through the engine manufacturer.
Servicing the Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Lawn Mower from Storage . . . . .
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Lawn Mower Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety and Instruction Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Starter Rope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Fuel Tank and the Fuel Line . . . . .
Installing the Discharge Tunnel Plug . . . . . . . . . .
Before Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling the Crankcase with Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling the Fuel Tank with Gasoline . . . . . . . . . .
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stopping the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating the Blade and the Self-Propel Drive . .
Using the Discharge Tunnel Plug . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Cutting Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Grass Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . .
Checking the Engine Oil Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Underside of the
Lawn Mower Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Discharge Tunnel and Plug . . . . . .
Servicing the Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintaining the Cutting Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emptying the Fuel Tank and
Cleaning the Fuel Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning under the Belt Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubricating the Pivot Arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Self-propel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Spark Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubricating the Gear Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Blade Brake Cable . . . . . . . . . . . .
2004 by The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
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Introduction
Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your product properly. The information in this
manual can help you and others avoid injury and product
damage. Although Toro designs and produces safe
products, you are responsible for operating the product
properly and safely.
You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for
product and accessory information, help finding a dealer,
or to register your product.
Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or
additional information, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and
serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates
the location of the model and serial numbers on the
product.
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Figure 1
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1. Location of the model and serial numbers
Write the product model and serial numbers in the space
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Model No.
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Printed in the USA
Training
This manual identifies potential hazards and has special
safety messages that help you and others avoid personal
injury and even death. Danger, Warning, and Caution are
signal words used to identify the level of hazard.
However, regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful.
• Read this operator’s manual carefully. Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls and the proper use of the
lawn mower before starting it.
• Never allow children to operate the lawn mower.
Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
Danger signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious
injury or death if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
• Never allow adults unfamiliar with these instructions
to operate the lawn mower.
Warning signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or
death if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
• Never mow while people (especially children) or pets
are nearby. Stop the lawn mower if anyone enters the
area.
Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor or
moderate injury if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
• Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert
to the presence of children. Children are often
attracted to the lawn mower and the mowing activity.
Never assume that children will remain where you last
saw them.
This manual uses 2 other words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical
information and Note: emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.
• Keep children out of the mowing area and under the
watchful care of a responsible adult.
Safety
• Be alert and turn the lawn mower off if children enter
the area.
Toro designed and tested this lawn mower to offer
reasonably safe service; however, failure to comply with
the following instructions may result in personal
injury.
• Use extra care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
• Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible
for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or
their property.
Warning
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an
odorless, deadly poison that can kill you.
• See the manufacturer’s instructions for proper
operation and installation of accessories. Use only the
accessories that are approved by the manufacturer.
Do not run the engine indoors or in an enclosed
area.
Preparation
• Thoroughly inspect the area where you will use the
lawn mower, and remove all stones, sticks, wires,
bones, and other foreign objects.
To ensure maximum safety, best performance, and to
gain knowledge of the product, it is essential that you
and any other operator of the lawn mower read and
understand the contents of this manual before the
engine is ever started.
• While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and
long trousers.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert
you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all
safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid
possible injury or death.
• Do not operate the lawn mower when barefoot or
wearing open sandals.
Improperly using or maintaining this lawn mower can
result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,
comply with these safety instructions.
• Warning: Gasoline is highly flammable. Take the
following precautions:
• Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields when operating the lawn mower.
– Store fuel in containers specifically designed for
this purpose.
General Lawn Mower Safety
– Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while
refuelling.
This lawn mower is capable of amputating hands and feet
and of throwing objects. Failure to observe the following
safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
– Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove
the cap of the fuel tank or add gasoline while the
engine is running or when the engine is hot.
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– If gasoline is spilled, do not attempt to start the
engine. Move the lawn mower away from the area
of spillage to avoid creating any source of ignition
until the gasoline vapors have dissipated.
• Do not tilt the lawn mower when starting the engine,
unless you must tilt the lawn mower to start it. In this
case, do not tilt it more than absolutely necessary and
lift only the part which is away from the operator.
– Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely.
• Do not start the engine when standing in front of the
discharge chute.
– If you must drain the fuel from the fuel tank, do it
outdoors.
• Do not put your hands or feet near or under rotating
parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
• Replace faulty mufflers.
• Never pick up or carry a lawn mower while the engine
is running.
• Before using, always visually inspect the blades, blade
bolts, and cutter assembly for wear or damage.
Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to
preserve balance.
• Stop the engine and disconnect the spark-plug wire:
– before clearing blockages or unclogging the chute;
• On multibladed lawn mowers, use care as rotating one
blade can cause the other blades to rotate.
– before checking, cleaning, or working on the lawn
mower;
– after striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawn
mower for damage and make repairs before starting
and operating the lawn mower; and
Operation
• Do not operate the engine in a confined space where
dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
– if the lawn mower starts to vibrate abnormally
(check it immediately).
• Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
• Stop the engine:
• Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
• Walk; never run.
– whenever you leave the lawn mower; and
• Keep a firm hold on the handle.
– before refuelling.
• Reduce the throttle setting during engine run-out and,
if the engine has a shutoff valve, turn the fuel off after
mowing.
• For wheeled rotary lawn mowers, mow across the face
of slopes, never up and down.
• Exercise extreme caution when changing the direction
on slopes.
• Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks,
or roads.
• Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
• Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to a
complete stop before removing the grass catcher.
• Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the
lawn mower toward you.
• Do not operate the lawn mower while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Before and while moving backward, look behind and
down for small children.
• If the lawn mower should start to vibrate abnormally,
stop the engine and check immediately for the cause.
Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
• Stop the blade(s) if you must tilt the lawn mower for
transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass
and when transporting the lawn mower to and from the
area to be mowed.
Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents
which can result in a severe injury. If you feel uneasy on a
slope, do not mow it.
• Never operate the lawn mower with damaged or
missing guards or shields, or without safety devices
(such as deflectors and grass catchers) in place.
• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall grass can hide
obstacles.
• Do not change the speed settings on the engine.
• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.
You could lose your footing or balance.
• Disengage all blade and drive clutches before starting
the engine.
• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced footing could
cause slipping.
• Start the engine carefully according to instructions and
with feet well away from the blade(s).
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Maintenance and Storage
Sound Pressure
• Keep all nuts, bolts (especially blade attachment
bolts), and screws tight to ensure that the lawn mower
is in safe working condition.
This unit has a maximum sound pressure level at the
operator ’s ear of 98 dBA, based on measurements of
identical machines per Directive 98/37/EC.
• Never store the lawn mower with gasoline in the tank
inside a building where fumes may reach an open
flame or spark.
Sound Power
• Allow the engine to cool before storing the lawn
mower in any enclosure.
This unit has a guaranteed sound power level of 100 dBA,
based on measurements of identical machines per
Directive 2000/14/EC.
• To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, muffler,
battery compartment, and gasoline storage area free of
grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
Vibration
• Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or
deterioration.
This unit does not exceed a hand/arm vibration level of
5.5 m/s2, based on measurements of identical machines
per Directive 98/37/EC.
• Replace worn or damaged parts.
• Use extra care when handling gasoline; gasoline
vapors are explosive.
• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
operation regularly.
• Keep the lawn mower free of grass, leaves, or other
debris buildup. Clean up any oil or fuel that spills.
• Stop and inspect the lawn mower if you strike an
object. Repair the lawn mower, if necessary, before
starting the engine.
• Never attempt to make wheel height adjustments while
the engine is running.
• Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage,
and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or
allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check the
components and replace them with the manufacturer’s
recommended parts when necessary.
• Lawn mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the
blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution when
servicing them.
• Do not change the speed settings on the engine.
• If you must drain the fuel from the fuel tank, do it
outdoors.
• To ensure the best performance and safety, purchase
only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories.
• Maintain or replace safety and instruction decals when
necessary.
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Safety and Instruction Decals
Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any
area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost.
93-6664
1. Read the Operator’s Manual for information on greasing the
traction drive every 25 operating hours and greasing the
transmission every 100 operating hours.
93-6654
1. Thrown object hazard, mower—keep the deflector in place.
2. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower
blade—stay away from moving parts.
98-4387
1. Warning—wear hearing protection.
93-6657
1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual.
2. Thrown object hazard—stay a safe distance from the the
machine.
3. Thrown object hazard, mower—keep the deflector in place.
4. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower
blade—stay away from moving parts.
5. Warning—stop the engine before leaving the machine.
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Installing the Starter Rope
Assembly
Pull the starter rope through the rope guide on the handle
(Fig. 3).
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.
Installing the Handle
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1. Mount the handle to the outside of the lawn mower
housing (using the bottom hole) with 2 5/16–18 x
1–1/4 in. cap screws, washers, and thin nylon insert
locknuts.
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2. Secure the handle latches to the handle with 2 cap
screws (5/16–18 x 1-1/2 in.), washers, and nylon insert
locknuts (Fig. 2).
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Figure 3
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1. Starter rope
2. Rope guide
Note: To make the rope easier to install, squeeze the
control bar on the handle.
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Installing the Fuel Tank and the
Fuel Line
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1. Start the two self-tapping screws into the bottom of the
fuel tank and then remove the screws (Fig. 4).
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Figure 2
1. Cable ties
2. Bag support rod
3. Cap locknut
4. Handle
5. Handle latch
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Note: You can adjust the handle height for comfortable
operation. Stand behind the handle to determine the
height. To adjust the handle height, position the cap
screws and the locknuts that secure the handle latches to
the handle into the other mounting holes in the latches.
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Figure 4
1. Tank base
2. Fuel tank bracket
3. Plastic clips
3. Slide the bag support rod through the second from the
top mounting holes in the handle and secure each end
with a cap locknut (Fig. 2).
4. Use a cable ties to secure the control cables to the
handle.
4. Fuel tank
5. Self-tapping screw (2)
2. Hook the plastic clips on the front of the fuel tank onto
the fuel tank bracket (Fig. 4).
3. Secure the fuel tank to the tank base with the two
self-tapping screws (Fig. 4). Do not overtighten the
screws.
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3. Push the plug all the way in until the spring clip on the
bottom of the plug clicks into place, locking the plug
securely into the discharge tunnel (Fig. 7).
4. Remove the red cap from the end of the fuel line and
from the end of the elbow fitting on the fuel tank
(Fig. 5).
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Figure 7
1. Spring clip
Figure 5
1. Fuel line
2. Elbow fitting
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3. Fuel valve
4. Release the discharge door handle to lock the top of
the plug.
5. Slide the end of the fuel line onto the elbow fitting
(Fig. 5).
Before Starting
6. Secure the fuel line in place with the fuel line clamp
(Fig. 5).
Filling the Crankcase with Oil
Installing the Discharge Tunnel
Plug
Initially, fill the crankcase with 30 ounces (0.88 liters) of
oil. Use only high-quality SAE 30 or SAE 10W30 weight
detergent oil that has the American Petroleum Institute
(API) service classification SF, SG, SH, or SJ.
1. Open the discharge door by pulling forward on the
handle and moving it rearward (Fig. 6). Hold the
discharge door handle to prevent the spring-loaded
door from closing while you insert the plug.
Oil Capacity
With Oil Filter
30 ounces (0.88 L)
Without Oil Filter
24 ounces (0.70 L)
Before each use, ensure that the oil level is between the
Add and Full marks on the dipstick (Fig. 8).
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Figure 6
1. Discharge door handle
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Figure 8
2. Plug rotated clockwise
1. Dipstick
2. Full
2. Since the plug is slightly wider than the discharge
tunnel opening, rotate the plug clockwise slightly
while inserting it (Fig. 6).
3. Add
Note: When the crankcase is empty, pour about 3/4 of the
crankcase capacity of oil in the crankcase, then follow the
procedure in this section.
Note: Ensure that the arrow on the plug decal points
upward.
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To add oil:
Danger
1. Move the lawn mower to a level surface.
2. Clean around the dipstick (Fig. 8).
In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive. A fire or
explosion from gasoline can burn you and others
and can damage property.
3. Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap
counterclockwise and pulling it out.
4. Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth.
• Fill the fuel tank outdoors, in an open area, and
when the engine is cold. Wipe up any gasoline
that spills.
• Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Add
gasoline to the fuel tank until the level is 1/4 to
1/2 in. (6 to 13 mm) below the bottom of the
filler neck. This empty space in the tank allows
the gasoline to expand.
• Never smoke when handling gasoline, and stay
away from an open flame or where a spark may
ignite the gasoline fumes.
• Store gasoline in an approved fuel container
and keep it out of the reach of children.
• Never buy more than a 30-day supply of
gasoline.
5. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck.
Note: To ensure an accurate oil level reading, do not fully
install the dipstick.
6. Remove the dipstick.
7. Read the oil level on the dipstick (Fig. 8).
8. If the oil level reading is below the Add mark on the
dipstick, slowly pour only enough oil into the filler
hole to raise the oil level to the Full mark on the
dipstick.
Important Do not overfill the crankcase with oil and
run the engine; engine damage will result. Drain the
excess oil until the oil level on the dipstick reads Full.
9. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck and rotate the
cap clockwise until it is tight.
Danger
When fueling, under certain circumstances, a
static charge can develop, igniting the gasoline. A
fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and
others and damage property.
Filling the Fuel Tank with
Gasoline
For best results, use clean, fresh, lead-free gasoline with
an octane rating of 87 or higher. To ensure freshness,
purchase only the quantity of gasoline that you expect to
use in 30 days. Using unleaded gasoline results in fewer
combustion deposits and longer engine life. You may use
leaded gasoline if unleaded gasoline is not available.
Important
• Always place gasoline containers on the ground
and away from your vehicle before filling.
• Do not fill gasoline containers inside a vehicle
or on a truck or trailer bed because interior
carpets or plastic truck bed liners may insulate
the container and slow the loss of any static
charge.
• When practical, remove gasoline-powered
equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel
the equipment with its wheels on the round.
• If this is not possible, then refuel such
equipment on a truck or trailer from a portable
container, not from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
• If you must use a gasoline dispenser nozzle,
keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the
fuel tank or container opening at all times until
fueling is complete.
Do not add oil to the gasoline.
Important Do not use methanol, gasoline containing
methanol, gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol,
premium gasoline, or white gas. Using these fuels can
damage the engine’s fuel system.
Important Do not use gasoline that has been stored
since the last mowing season or longer.
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Use a fuel stabilizer/conditioner regularly during
operation and storage. A stabilizer/conditioner cleans the
engine during operation and prevents gum-like varnish
deposits from forming in the engine during periods of
storage.
Operation
Important Do not use fuel additives other than a fuel
stabilizer/conditioner . Do not use fuel stabilizers with an
alcohol base such as ethanol, methanol, or isopropanol.
Each time before you mow, make sure that the self-propel
drive and the blade control bail operate properly. When
you release the blade control bail, the blade and
self-propel drive should stop. If they do not, contact an
Authorized Service Dealer.
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.
1. Clean around the fuel tank cap (Fig. 9).
Caution
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This machine produces sound levels in excess of
85dBA at the operator’s ear and can cause
hearing loss through extended periods of
exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
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Figure 9
1. Oil fill/dipstick
2. Fuel tank cap
3. Air cleaner
Figure 10
2. Remove the cap from the tank.
1. Caution
2. Wear hearing protection
3. Fill the fuel tank with unleaded gasoline to within 1/4
to 1/2 inch (6 to 13 mm) from the top of the tank. Do
not fill into the filler neck.
Controls
Important Do not fill the tank more than 1/4 inch
(6 mm) from the top of the tank because the gasoline must
have room to expand.
The blade control bail, throttle control, and starter handle
are on the upper handle as shown in Figure 11.
4. Install the fuel tank cap and wipe up any spilled
gasoline.
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Figure 11
1. Blade control bail
2. Throttle control
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3. Starter handle
Starting the Engine
Operating the Blade and the
Self-Propel Drive
1. Connect the wire to the spark plug (Fig. 12).
1. Have the blade control bail in the A position (Fig. 14).
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B
A
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Figure 12
Figure 14
1. Spark-plug wire
2. Slide the blade control bail to the right and raise it to
the B position to engage the blade (Fig. 14).
2. Open the fuel valve (Fig. 9).
3. Move the throttle control to the
(Fig. 11).
3. Squeeze the blade control bail against the handle to the
C position to drive (Fig. 14).
(Choke) position
4. Move the ground speed control to the
position (Fig. 13).
Note: To disengage the traction drive but keep the blade
engaged, gradually release the blade control bail to the B
position. To self-propel with the blade disengaged,
squeeze the blade control bail against handle to the C
position without sliding the blade control bail to the right.
(Neutral)
The lawn mower has 3 ground speeds. 1 is slow, 2 is
medium, and 3 is fast. The ground speed control is located
at the rear of the belt cover (Fig. 13).
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Note: You can vary the ground speed by increasing or
decreasing the distance between the control bar and the
handle. Lower the control bar to slow the lawn mower
when making a turn or if the lawn mower is moving too
fast for you. If you lower the control bar too far, the lawn
mower stops self-propelling. Squeeze the control bar
closer to the handle to increase the ground speed. When
you hold the control bar tight against the handle, the lawn
mower self-propels at the maximum ground speed. Move
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Figure 13
1. Ground speed control
5. Pull the starter handle (Fig. 9) lightly until you feel
resistance, then pull it sharply.
the ground speed control to the
(Neutral) position
when you use the lawn mower for trimming and whenever
you leave the lawn mower.
6. Regulate the throttle and the ground speed control as
desired when the engine starts.
Note: If the engine fails to start after 3 pulls, repeat steps
3 through 6.
Stopping the Engine
Using the Discharge Tunnel
Plug
1. Release the blade control bail and move the throttle
1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
control to the
2. Insert the plug; refer to Installing the Discharge Tunnel
Plug on page 8.
(Off) position.
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug if you do not
use the lawn mower or if you leave it unattended.
3. To remove the plug, move the discharge door handle
rearward and lift up the spring clip on the bottom of
the plug. When the plug is unlocked, pull it out of the
discharge tunnel.
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Note: When grass is thick and lush, clippings may collect
on and around the discharge tunnel plug. This may make
removing the plug difficult. Clean the plug thoroughly
after each use.
Using the Grass Bag
Adjusting the Cutting Height
Installing the Grass Bag
Each wheel is adjusted individually with a wheel height
adjustment lever. Cutting heights are 1 inch (25 mm),
1-1/2 inches (38 mm), 2 inches (51 mm), 2-1/2 inches
(64 mm), 3 inches (76 mm), and 3-1/2 inches (89 mm).
1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
Occasionally, you may wish to use the grass bag for
bagging extra long grass, lush grass, or leaves.
2. Ensure that the discharge door handle is fully forward
and that the pin is engaged in the catch (Fig. 16).
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Danger
Adjusting the cutting height levers could bring
your hands into contact with a moving blade and
result in serious injury.
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• Stop the engine and wait for all movement to
stop before adjusting the cutting height.
• Do not put your fingers under the housing when
adjusting the cutting height.
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Figure 16
1. Bag frame on retaining
post
2. Pin engaged in catch
1. Pull the wheel height adjustment lever toward the
wheel (Fig. 15) and move it to the desired setting.
3. Handle fully forward.
Discharge door closed.
3. Slide the hole in the bag frame onto the retaining post
on the discharge tunnel (Fig. 16).
4. Set the rear of the bag frame onto the bag support rod.
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5. Pull the discharge door handle forward until the pin
clears the catch, and move the handle rearward until
the pin locks in the bag notch (Fig. 17).
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Figure 15
1. Wheel height adjustment
lever
2. Release the wheel height adjustment lever and seat it
securely in the notch.
3. Adjust all the wheels to the same cutting height
setting.
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Figure 17
1. Pin locked in bag notch
Note: The discharge door in the lawn mower housing
is now open.
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Mowing with the Grass Bag
Operating Tips
• Review the safety instructions and read this manual
carefully before operating the lawn mower.
Warning
• Clear the area of sticks, stones, wire, branches, and
other debris that the blade could hit and throw.
A worn grass bag could allow small stones and
other similar debris to be thrown in the operator’s
or bystander’s direction and result in serious
personal injury or death to the operator or
bystanders.
• Keep everyone, especially children and pets, away
from the area of operation.
• Avoid striking trees, walls, curbs, or other solid
objects. Never deliberately mow over any object.
Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged,
install a new Toro replacement bag.
• If the lawn mower strikes an object or starts to vibrate,
immediately stop the engine, disconnect the wire from
the spark plug, and examine the lawn mower for
damage.
Cut the grass until the bag is full.
Important
Do not overfill the bag.
• Maintain a sharp blade throughout the cutting season.
Periodically file down nicks on the blade.
Removing the Grass Bag
• Replace the blade when necessary with an original
Toro replacement blade.
1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
• Mow only dry grass or leaves. Wet grass and leaves
tend to clump on the yard and can cause the lawn
mower to plug or the engine to stall.
2. Raise the discharge door handle and move it forward
to engage the pin with the catch (Fig. 16).
3. Grasp the handles at the front and the rear of the bag
and lift the bag off the lawn mower.
Warning
4. Gradually tip the bag forward to empty the clippings.
5. To install the bag, refer to Installing the Grass Bag on
page 12.
Wet grass or leaves can cause serious injury if you
slip and contact the blade.
Mow only in dry conditions.
Danger
• Clean the underside of the lawn mower deck after each
mowing. See Cleaning the Underside of the Lawn
Mower Housing on page 16.
If the discharge door does not close completely,
the lawn mower could throw objects, causing
serious personal injury or death.
• Keep the engine in good running condition.
If you cannot close the door because the grass
clippings clog the discharge area, stop the engine
and gently move the discharge door handle back
and forth until you can close the door completely.
If you still cannot close the door, remove the
obstruction with a stick, not your hand.
• Set the engine speed to the fastest position for the best
cutting results.
Warning
Operating a lawn mower with its engine running
at a speed greater than the factory setting can
cause the lawn mower to throw a part of the blade
or engine into the operator’s or bystander’s area
and result in serious personal injury or death.
Danger
The lawn mower can throw grass clippings and
other objects through an open discharge tunnel.
Objects thrown with enough force could cause
serious personal injury or death to the operator or
bystander.
• Do not change the engine speed setting.
• If you suspect the engine speed is faster than
normal, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
• Clean the air filter frequently. Mulching stirs up more
clippings and dust which clogs the air filter and
reduces engine performance.
Never open the door on the discharge tunnel when
the engine is running.
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Cutting Grass
• Grass grows at different rates at different times of the
year. In the summer heat, it is best to cut grass at the 2
inch (51 mm), 2-1/2 inch (64 mm), or 3 inch (76 mm)
cutting height settings. Cut only about a third of the
grass blade at a time. Do not cut below the 2 inch (51
mm) setting unless the grass is sparse or it is late fall
when grass growth begins to slow down.
• When cutting grass over 6 inches (15 cm) tall, first
mow at the highest cutting height setting and walk
slower; then mow again at a lower setting for the best
lawn appearance. If the grass is too long and the leaves
clump on top of the lawn, the lawn mower may plug
and cause the engine to stall.
• Alternate the mowing direction. This helps disperse
the clippings over the lawn for even fertilization.
If the finished lawn appearance is unsatisfactory, try one
or more of the following:
• Sharpen the blade.
• Walk at a slower pace while mowing.
• Raise the cutting height on your lawn mower.
• Cut the grass more frequently.
• Overlap cutting swaths instead of cutting a full swath
with each pass.
• Set the cutting height on the front wheels one notch
lower than the rear wheels. For example, set the front
wheels at 2 inches (51 mm) and the rear wheels at
2-1/2 inches (64 mm).
Cutting Leaves
• After cutting the lawn, ensure that half of the lawn
shows through the cut leaf cover. You may need to
make more than one pass over the leaves.
• For light leaf coverage, set all the wheels at the same
cutting height setting.
• If there are more than 5 inches (12.7 cm) of leaves on
the lawn, set the front cutting height 1 or 2 notches
higher than the rear cutting height. This makes it
easier to feed the leaves under the lawn mower deck.
• Slow down your mowing speed if the lawn mower
does not cut the leaves finely enough.
• If you mow over oak leaves, you can add lime to the
grass in the spring to reduce the acidity of the oak
leaves.
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Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Service
Interval
Maintenance Procedure
Each Use
• Check the engine oil level.
• Check the stopping time of the blade brake. The blade must stop within
3 seconds of releasing the bail; if it does not, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer for repair.
• Remove grass clippings and dirt from under the housing.
• Clean the discharge tunnel and the discharge tunnel plug.
5 Hours
• Check the blade and the engine mounting fasteners. Tighten them if they are
loose.
25 Hours
• Clean the foam pre-cleaner of the air cleaner.
50 Hours
• Change the engine oil (without the oil filter).1
• Sharpen or replace the blade; maintain it more frequently if the edge dulls
quickly in rough or in sandy conditions.
• Check for leaks in the fuel system and/or a deteriorating fuel hose. Replace
parts if necessary.
• Remove grass clippings and debris from under the belt cover.
• Lubricate the pivot arms.
75 Hours
• Adjust the self-propel drive system.
•
•
•
•
100 Hours
•
•
•
•
300 Hours
Storage
1Change the
Change the oil filter.
Inspect the spark plug and replace it if necessary.
Clean the paper air filter.
Clean the cooling system; remove grass clippings, debris, or dirt from the engine
air cooling fins and starter. Clean the system more frequently in dirty or
high-chaff conditions.
Clean the fuel filter.
Lubricate the gear case.
Adjust the blade brake cable.
Service the wheels.
• Replace the paper air filter. Replace it more frequently in dusty operating
conditions.
• Empty the fuel tank before repairs as directed or before storage.
engine oil after the first 8 operating hours.
Important
Refer to your engine operator’s manual for additional maintenance procedures.
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Caution
If you leave the wire on the spark plug, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously
injure you or other bystanders.
Disconnect the wire from the spark plug before you do any maintenance. Set the wire aside so
that it does not accidently contact the spark plug.
Checking the Engine Oil Level
3. Hold the running garden hose at handle level and
direct the water to flow on the ground just in front of
the right rear tire (Fig. 19).
Before you use the lawn mower, make sure that the oil
level is between the Add and the Full marks as shown on
the dipstick (Fig. 8). If the oil level is below the Add
mark, add oil. Refer to Filling the Crankcase with Oil on
page 8.
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Cleaning the Underside of the
Lawn Mower Housing
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Figure 19
1. Rear right wheel
To ensure the best performance, keep the underside of the
lawn mower housing clean. Be especially careful to keep
the kickers free of debris (Fig. 18).
Note: The blade will draw in water and wash out
clippings. Let the water run until you no longer see
clippings being washed out from under the housing.
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4. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
5. Turn off the garden hose.
6. Start the lawn mower and let it run for a few minutes
to dry out the moisture on the lawn mower and its
components.
Scraping Method
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Figure 18
If washing does not remove all debris from under the lawn
mower, scrape it clean.
1. Kickers
1. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 12).
2. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank. Refer to Emptying
the Fuel Tank and Cleaning the Fuel Filter on page 19.
Washing Method
1. Position the lawn mower on a flat concrete or asphalt
surface near a garden hose.
Warning
2. Start the engine.
Tipping the lawn mower may cause the fuel to
leak from the carburetor or the fuel tank.
Gasoline is extremely flammable, highly explosive,
and, under certain conditions, can cause personal
injury or property damage.
Avoid fuel spills by running the engine dry or by
removing the gasoline with a hand pump; never
siphon.
3. Tip the lawn mower onto its right side (Fig. 18).
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4. Remove the dirt and grass clippings with a hardwood
scraper. Avoid burrs and sharp edges.
3. Remove the screw that secures the air cleaner cover
(Fig. 20).
5. Turn the lawn mower upright.
6. Fill the fuel tank.
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7. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
Cleaning the Discharge Tunnel
and Plug
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Remove the plug from the discharge tunnel and clean it
after each use.
2
Figure 20
Always be sure that the discharge tunnel door closes
securely when you release the handle. If the debris
prevents the discharge door from closing securely, clean
the inside of the discharge tunnel and the door thoroughly.
1. Screw
2. Cover
3. Paper air filter
4. Remove the cover and clean it thoroughly (Fig. 20).
Warning
5. Remove the paper air filter and discard it (Fig. 21).
Grass clippings and other objects can be thrown
from an open discharge tunnel and cause serious
injury or kill the operator or bystanders.
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2
Never start or operate the lawn mower unless one
of the following is true:
• The discharge tunnel plug is locked securely in
the discharge tunnel.
• The grass bag is locked in place.
• The optional side discharge chute is locked in
place.
• The discharge tunnel door is locked in place.
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Figure 21
1. Paper air filter
Servicing the Air Filter
Important
2. Foam pre-cleaner
Do not try to clean a paper filter.
6. Remove the foam pre-cleaner and wash it with a mild
detergent and water, then blot it dry (Fig. 21).
Clean the foam pre-cleaner every 25 operating hours.
Clean the paper air filter every 100 operating hours.
Replace the paper air filter once every season or every
300 operating hours; replace it more frequently in dusty
conditions.
7. Saturate the pre-cleaner with oil, then squeeze it (do
not twist) to remove the excess oil.
8. Install the foam pre-cleaner.
Important Do not operate the engine without the air
filter assembly; extreme engine damage will occur.
9. Install the new paper air filter.
10. Install the cover and secure it with the screw.
1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 12).
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Changing the Engine Oil
3. Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank; refer to
Emptying the Fuel Tank and Cleaning the Fuel Filter
on page 19.
Change the oil after the first 8 operating hours and than
after every 50 operating hours or every season (more
frequently in dusty or dirty conditions).
4. Tip the lawn mower onto its right side (Fig. 22).
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1. Run the engine to warm the engine oil.
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Note: Warm oil flows better and carries more
contaminants.
Warning
Oil may be hot after engine has been run, and
contact with hot oil can cause severe personal
injury.
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Figure 22
1. Blade
2. Blade bolt and lock
washer
Avoid contacting the hot engine oil when you
drain it.
3. Accelerator
2. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
3. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 12).
Inspecting the Blade
4. Place a suitable drain pan under the left side of the
lawn mower.
Carefully examine the blade for sharpness and wear,
especially where the flat and the curved parts meet
(Fig. 23A). Because sand and abrasive material can wear
away the metal that connects the flat and curved parts of
the blade, check the blade before using the lawn mower. If
you notice a slot or wear (Figs. 23B and 23C), replace the
blade; refer to Removing the Blade on page 19.
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5. Loosen the dipstick by rotating the cap
counterclockwise and pulling it out (Fig. 8).
6. Remove the drain plug located under the oil filter.
7. Raise the right side of the lawn mower to drain the oil
into the drain pan.
A
Note: You can also remove the oil from the crankcase
using an oil extractor.
2
8. Lower the left side of the lawn mower.
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B
9. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck and rotate the
cap clockwise until it is tight.
1
3
10. Recycle the used oil according to local codes.
C
11. Fill the crankcase to the Full line on the dipstick with
fresh oil. Refer to the Filling the Crankcase with Oil
on page 8.
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Figure 23
12. Wipe up any spilled oil.
1. Sail
2. Flat part of blade
Maintaining the Cutting Blade
Always mow with a sharp blade. A sharp blade cuts
cleanly and without tearing or shredding the grass blades.
3. Wear
4. Slot formed
Note: For the best performance, install a new blade before
the cutting season begins. During the year, file down any
small nicks to maintain the cutting edge.
1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 12).
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Installing the Blade
Danger
1. Install a sharp, balanced Toro blade, the accelerator,
the lock washer, and the blade bolt. The sail of the
blade must point toward the top of the lawn mower
housing for proper installation. Torque the blade nuts
to 50 ft-lb (68 Nm).
A worn or damaged blade can break, and a piece
of the blade could be thrown into the operator’s
or bystander’s area, resulting in serious personal
injury or death.
• Inspect the blade periodically for wear or
damage.
• Replace a worn or damaged blade.
Warning
Removing the Blade
Operating the lawn mower without the
accelerator in place can cause the blade to flex,
bend, or break, resulting in serious injury or
death to the operator or bystanders.
1. Grasp the end of the blade using a rag or a thickly
padded glove.
Do not operate the lawn mower without the
accelerator.
2. Remove the blade bolt, the lock washer, the
accelerator, and the blade (Fig. 22).
2. Return the lawn mower to its upright position.
3. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
Sharpening the Blade
Emptying the Fuel Tank and
Cleaning the Fuel Filter
File the top side of the blade to maintain its original
cutting angle (Fig. 24A) and inner cutting edge radius
(Fig. 24B). The blade will remain balanced if you remove
the same amount of material from both cutting edges.
A
B
1
The fuel filter (screen) element is located inside the fuel
tank. Clean the fuel filter element every 100 operating
hours.
2
1. Stop the engine and wait for it to cool down.
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Important
Figure 24
1. Sharpen at this angle only
Drain gasoline from a cold engine only.
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 12).
2. Maintain the original
radius here
3. Disconnect the fuel line (Fig. 31) by loosening the
tube clamp at the carburetor.
Balancing the Blade
4. Open the fuel valve by turning the lever to the open
position (Fig. 9).
1. Check the balance of the blade by placing the center
hole of the blade over a nail or screwdriver shank
clamped horizontally in a vise (Fig. 25).
5. Drain the gasoline completely from the tank and fuel
line into an approved fuel container.
6. Remove the fuel tank from the mower.
7. Pour a small amount of fuel in the fuel tank, move the
fuel around in the tank, and pour it out into an
approved fuel container.
8. Install the fuel tank and fuel line; refer to Installing the
Fuel Tank and the Fuel Line on page 7.
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Figure 25
Note: You can also check the balance using a
commercially manufactured blade balancer.
2. If either end of the blade rotates downward, file that
end (not the cutting edge or the end near the cutting
edge). The blade is properly balanced when neither
end drops.
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Cleaning under the Belt Cover
Adjusting the Self-propel Drive
Keep the area under the belt cover free of debris.
If the lawn mower does not self-propel or has a tendency
to creep forward when the control bar is more than 1-1/2
inches (3.8 cm) from the handle, adjust the wheel drive
control knob on the rear of the gear box.
1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Remove the bolts that secure the belt cover (Fig. 26) to
the lawn mower housing.
1. Close the door in the lawn mower housing and remove
the grass bag.
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2. Rotate the control knob clockwise / turn if the lawn
mower does not self-propel. If the lawn mower creeps
forward, rotate the knob / turn counterclockwise to
loosen the belt (Fig. 28).
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Figure 26
1. Belt cover
3. Lift off the cover and brush out all the debris around
the belt area.
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4. Install the belt cover.
Figure 28
Lubricating the Pivot Arms
1. Control knob
After every 50 operating hours or when the season ends,
lubricate the pivot arms.
3. Slowly pull the lawn mower backward while you
gradually move the control bar toward the handle.
1. Move the rear wheel cutting height levers to the center
setting.
Note: The adjustment is correct when the rear wheels stop
turning and the control bar is about one inch (2.5 cm)
from the handle (Fig. 29).
2. Wipe the grease fittings with a clean rag (Fig. 27).
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Figure 29
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1. One inch (2.5 cm)
Figure 27
1. Grease fitting
3. Install a grease gun onto the fitting and gently apply 2
or 3 pumps of #2 multi-purpose lithium base grease
(Fig. 27).
Note: Excessive grease pressure may damage the seals.
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Servicing the Spark Plug
Warning
Check the spark plug after every 100 operating hours. Use
an NGK BPR5ES spark plug or equivalent.
Oil may be hot after the engine has been run, and
contact with hot oil can cause severe personal
injury.
1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 12).
Avoid contacting the hot engine oil when you
drain it.
3. Clean around the spark plug.
4. Remove the spark plug from the cylinder head.
2. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
Important Replace a cracked, fouled, or dirty spark
plug. Do not clean the electrodes because grit entering the
cylinder can damage the engine.
3. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 12).
4. Drain the engine oil; refer to Changing the Engine Oil
on page 18.
5. Set the gap on the plug to 0.030 in. (0.76 mm)
(Fig. 30).
5. Place a rag under the oil filter to catch any oil that
may leak out as you remove the filter.
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6. Remove the oil filter.
7. Use your finger to coat the gasket on the new filter
with oil (Fig. 32).
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Figure 30
1. 0.030 in. (0.76 mm)
6. Install the spark plug and the gasket seal.
7. Torque the plug to 17 ft-lb (23 Nm).
8. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
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Changing the Oil Filter
Figure 32
Replace the oil filter (Fig. 31) after every 100 operating
hours or yearly, whichever comes first.
1. Gasket
8. Install the new filter and hand tighten it 2/3 turn only.
9. Fill the crankcase to the Full line on the dipstick with
fresh oil Refer to Filling the Crankcase with Oil on
page 8.
10. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
11. Run the engine for about 3 minutes.
1
2
12. Stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
check for oil leakage around the filter.
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13. Add oil to compensate for the oil in the oil filter. Refer
to Checking the Engine Oil Level on page 16.
Figure 31
1. Oil filter
2. Fuel line
14. Recycle the used oil filter according to local codes.
1. Run the engine to warm the oil.
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Lubricating the Gear Case
5. Insert a 3/16 to 1/4 in. (5 to 6 mm) object between the
brake lever and the handle.
After every 100 operating hours, grease the gear case.
6. Pull down on the cable conduit until you remove the
slack from the wire.
1. Remove the grass bag.
7. Tighten the nut.
2. Install a grease gun onto the fitting through the belt
cover opening (Fig. 33).
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Servicing the Wheels
Removing the Wheels
1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 12).
3. Remove the cap screw, the wheel spacer, and the
locknut mounting the wheel to the pivot arm (Fig. 35).
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Figure 33
1. Belt cover
1
2. Grease fitting
2
3
4
5
1
3. Gently apply one to 2 pumps of #2 multi-purpose
lithium-base grease.
4. Install the grass bag.
Adjusting the Blade Brake
Cable
6
7
5
7
8
9
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Figure 35
Whenever you install a new blade brake cable assembly or
replace the belt, adjust the blade brake cable.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 12).
3. Check the adjustment of the cable by moving the
control bar toward the handle until you remove the
slack in the cable.
Locknuts
Wheel spacer
Bearing/hub assembly
Bearing spacer
Wheel half
6. Plastic cover (rear wheels
only)
7. Lug
8. Bearing (2)
9. Cap screw
4. Separate the wheel halves from the tire by removing 4
cap screws and 4 locknuts (Fig. 35).
Note: If you remove the bearings from the bearing/hub
assembly, remove them by pressing on the bearing spacer
(Fig. 35).
Note: The gap between the brake lever and the handle
must be between 3/16 and 1/4 in. (5 and 6 mm). To
adjust the cable, go to step 4.
4. Loosen the nut on the cable bracket (Fig. 34).
Assembling the Wheels
1. Position the tire onto one wheel half, aligning the lugs
on each (Fig. 35).
1
2. Place the bearing/hub assembly into the center hole of
the wheel half. Ensure that the legs of the hub are
positioned over the flange of the hole (Fig. 35).
2
3
3. Place the other wheel half onto the bearing/hub
assembly, aligning the wheel and the tire lugs and the
mounting holes (Fig. 35).
4
Figure 34
1. Handle
2. Brake lever
3. 3/16 to 1/4 in. (5 to 6 mm)
4. cable bracket
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Preparing the Engine
4. Using 2 fully threaded screws or bolts (1/4–20 x
1.50 in.) and non-locking nuts, loosely secure the
wheel halves together. Mount the screws or bolts in the
opposing holes (Fig. 35).
1. While the engine is still warm, change the oil from the
crankcase. Refer to Changing the Engine Oil on
page 18.
5. Check the alignment of all parts and tighten the
screws, alternating from side to side for a uniform fit,
until the wheel halves are drawn together (Fig. 35).
2. Remove the spark plug (Fig. 12).
3. Using an oil can, add about one tablespoon of oil to
the crankcase through the spark plug hole.
6. Install the 2 cap screws and 2 locknuts previously
removed in the remaining holes in the wheel halves
and tighten. Remove the 2 long screws or bolts and
replace them with 2 cap screws and 2 locknuts
(Fig. 35).
4. Slowly rotate the engine several times, using the
starter rope, to distribute the oil.
5. Install the spark plug but do not connect the wire to
the spark plug.
7. Install the wheel to the pivot arm with the cap screws,
a spacer, and a locknut. Ensure that the spacer is
positioned between the wheel hub and the pivot arm
(Fig. 35).
General Information
1. Clean the lawn mower housing. Refer to Cleaning the
Underside of the Lawn Mower Housing on page 16.
Storage
2. Clean any dirt and chaff from the cylinder, cylinder
head fins, and blower housing.
To prepare the lawn mower for off-season storage,
perform the recommended maintenance procedures. Refer
to Maintenance on page 15.
3. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the
external parts of the engine, the shrouding, and the top
of the lawn mower housing.
Store the lawn mower in a cool, clean, dry place. Cover
the lawn mower to keep it clean and protected.
4. Check the condition of the blade. Refer to Maintaining
the Cutting Blade on page 18.
Preparing the Fuel System
5. Service the air filter; refer to Servicing the Air Filter
on page 17.
Warning
6. Lubricate the pivot arms; refer to Lubricating the Pivot
Arms on page 20.
Gasoline can vaporize if you store it over long
periods of time and explode if it comes into
contact with an open flame.
7. Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws.
8. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces with
paint available from an Authorized Service Dealer.
• Do not store gasoline over long periods of time.
• Do not store the lawn mower with gasoline in
the fuel tank or the carburetor in an enclosure
with an open flame. (For example, a furnace or
a water heater pilot light.)
• Allow the engine to cool before storing it in any
enclosure.
Empty the fuel tank when mowing the last time before
storing the lawn mower.
1. Run the lawn mower until the engine stops from
running out of fuel.
2. Prime the engine and start it again.
3. Allow the engine to run until it stops. When you can
no longer start the engine, it is sufficiently dry.
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Removing the Lawn Mower
from Storage
6. Fill the fuel in the fuel tank with fresh gasoline.
1. Check and tighten all fasteners.
8. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
7. Check the engine oil level.
2. Remove the spark plug and spin the engine rapidly
using the starter to blow excess oil from the cylinder.
Accessories
3. Clean the spark plug or replace it if it is cracked,
broken, or if the electrodes are worn.
You may purchase the following accessories from an
Authorized Service Dealer:
4. Install the spark plug and torque it to 17 ft-lb
(23 N⋅m).
• Side Discharge Kit
• Atomic Blade
5. Perform any needed maintenance procedures; refer to
Maintenance on page 15.
Troubleshooting
Toro designed and built your lawn mower for trouble-free operation. Check the following components and items carefully,
and refer to Maintenance on page 15 for more information. If a problem continues, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
Problem
Engine does not start
Engine starts hard or loses power
Possible Causes
Corrective Action
1. The fuel tank is empty or the
fuel system contains stale fuel.
1. Drain and/or fill the fuel tank
with fresh gasoline. If the
problem persists, contact an
Authorized Service Dealer.
2. The throttle lever is not in the
Choke position.
2. Move the throttle lever to the
Choke position.
3. The wire is not connected to
the spark plug.
3. Connect the wire to the spark
plug.
4. The spark plug is pitted, fouled,
or the gap is incorrect.
4. Check the spark plug and
adjust the gap if necessary.
Replace the spark plug if it is
pitted, fouled, or cracked.
1. The fuel tank contains stale
fuel.
1. Drain and fill the fuel tank with
fresh gasoline.
2. The fuel cap vent hole is
plugged.
2. Clean the fuel cap vent hole or
replace the fuel cap.
3. The air filter element is dirty
and is restricting the air flow.
3. Clean the air filter pre-cleaner
and/or replace the paper air
filter.
4. The underside of the lawn
mower deck contains clippings
and debris.
4. Clean the underside of the lawn
mower deck.
5. The spark plug is pitted, fouled,
or the gap is incorrect.
5. Check the spark plug and
adjust the gap if necessary.
Replace the spark plug if it is
pitted, fouled, or cracked.
6. The engine oil level is low or
the oil is dirty.
6. Check the engine oil. Change
the oil if it is dirty or add oil if it
is low.
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Problem
Engine runs rough
Lawn mower or engine vibrates
excessively
Uneven cutting pattern
Discharge chute plugs
Lawn mower does not self-propel
Possible Causes
Corrective Action
1. The wire is not connected to
the spark plug.
1. Connect the wire to the spark
plug.
2. The spark plug is pitted, fouled,
or the gap is incorrect.
2. Check the spark plug and
adjust the gap if necessary.
Replace the spark plug if it is
pitted, fouled, or cracked.
3. The throttle lever is not in the
Fast position.
3. Move the throttle lever to the
Fast position.
4. The air filter element is dirty
and is restricting the air flow.
4. Clean the air filter pre-cleaner
and/or replace the paper air
filter.
1. The blade is bent or is out of
balance.
1. Balance the blade. If the blade
is bent, replace it.
2. The blade mounting nuts are
loose.
2. Tighten the blade mounting
nuts.
3. The underside of the lawn
mower deck contains clippings
and debris.
3. Clean the underside of the lawn
mower deck.
4. The engine mounting bolts are
loose.
4. Tighten the engine mounting
bolts.
1. All 4 wheels are not at the
same height.
1. Place all 4 wheels at the same
height.
2. The blade is dull.
2. Sharpen and balance the
blade.
3. You are mowing in the same
pattern repeatedly.
3. Change the mowing pattern.
4. The underside of the lawn
mower deck contains clippings
and debris.
4. Clean the underside of the lawn
mower deck.
1. The throttle lever is not in the
Fast position.
1. Move the throttle lever to the
Fast position.
2. The cutting height is too low.
2. Raise the cutting height.
3. You are mowing too fast.
3. Slow down.
4. The grass is wet.
4. Allow the grass to dry before
mowing.
5. The underside of the lawn
mower deck contains clippings
and debris.
5. Clean the underside of the lawn
mower deck.
1. The self-propel drive cable is
out of adjustment or is
damaged.
1. Adjust the self-propel drive
cable. Replace the cable if
necessary.
2. There is debris under the belt
cover.
2. Clean the debris from under
the belt cover.
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