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

Form No. 3418-480 Rev B
53cm Heavy-Duty Recycler®/Rear
Bagger Lawn Mower
Model No. 22280—Serial No. 400000000 and Up
Register at www.Toro.com.
Original Instructions (EN)
*3418-480* B
This product complies with all relevant European
directives; for details, please see the separate product
specific Declaration of Conformity (DOC) sheet.
Model No.
Gross or Net Torque: The gross or net torque
of this engine was laboratory rated by the engine
manufacturer in accordance with the Society of
Automotive Engineers (SAE) J1940. As configured to
meet safety, emission, and operating requirements,
the actual engine torque on this class of mower will
be significantly lower. Go to www.Toro.com to view
specifications on your mower model.
Serial No.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has
safety messages identified by the safety-alert symbol
(Figure 2), which signals a hazard that may cause
serious injury or death if you do not follow the
recommended precautions.
Do not tamper with or disable safety devices on the
machine, and check their proper operation regularly.
Do not attempt to adjust or tamper with the engine
speed control; doing so may create an unsafe
operating condition, resulting in personal injury.
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Figure 2
Safety-alert symbol
This manual uses 2 words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical
information and Note emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.
Introduction
This rotary-blade, walk-behind lawn mower is intended
to be used by residential homeowners or professional,
hired operators. It is designed primarily for cutting
grass on well-maintained lawns on residential or
commercial properties. It is not designed for cutting
brush or for agricultural uses.
Read this information carefully to learn how to operate
and maintain your product properly and to avoid
injury and product damage. 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
identifies the location of the model and serial numbers
on the product. Write the numbers in the space
provided.
Important: With your smartphone or tablet, scan
the QR code on the serial number decal to access
warranty, parts, and other product information.
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Figure 1
1. Model and serial number location
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Bloomington, MN 55420
2
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Contents
Safety
Safety ....................................................................... 3
General Safety ................................................... 3
Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 4
Setup ........................................................................ 6
1 Installing the Handle ........................................ 6
2 Filling the Crankcase with Oil ........................... 8
3 Adjusting the Self-Propel Drive ........................ 8
4 Assembling the Grass Bag............................... 9
Product Overview ................................................... 10
Specifications .................................................. 10
Before Operation ..................................................11
Before Operation Safety ....................................11
Filling the Fuel Tank ...........................................11
Checking the Engine-Oil Level.......................... 12
Adjusting the Cutting Height ............................. 12
During Operation ................................................. 13
During Operation Safety ................................... 13
Starting the Engine ........................................... 13
Shutting Off the Engine..................................... 14
Operating the Self-Propel Drive and
Engaging the Cutting Blades ......................... 14
Checking the Blade-Brake Clutch ..................... 14
Recycling the Clippings .................................... 15
Bagging the Clippings....................................... 15
Operating Tips ................................................. 16
After Operation .................................................... 17
After Operation Safety ...................................... 17
Cleaning under the Machine ............................. 18
Maintenance ........................................................... 19
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 19
Maintenance Safety.......................................... 19
Servicing the Air Filter....................................... 20
Changing the Engine Oil ................................... 20
Changing the Engine-Oil Filter .......................... 20
Servicing the Spark Plug................................... 21
Adjusting the Self-Propel Drive ......................... 22
Maintaining the Blade ....................................... 22
Adjusting the Blade-Brake Cable ...................... 24
Cleaning under the Belt Cover .......................... 25
Cleaning the Blade-Brake-Clutch Shield ........... 26
Cleaning the Wheels......................................... 26
Storage ................................................................... 27
Preparing the Fuel System ............................... 27
Preparing the Engine ........................................ 27
General Information.......................................... 27
Removing the Machine from Storage ................ 27
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 28
This machine has been designed in accordance with
EN ISO 5395:2013.
General Safety
This product is capable of amputating hands and
feet and of throwing objects. Always follow all safety
instructions to avoid serious personal injury.
Using this product for purposes other than its intended
use could prove dangerous to you and bystanders.
• Read, understand, and follow the instructions
and warnings in this Operator’s Manual and on
the machine and attachments before starting the
engine.
• Do not put your hands or feet near moving parts of
or under the machine. Keep clear of any discharge
opening.
• Do not operate the machine without all guards
and other safety protective devices in place and
working on the machine.
• Keep bystanders and children a safe distance
away from the machine. Do not allow children to
operate the machine. Allow only people who are
responsible, trained, familiar with the instructions,
and physically capable to operate the machine.
• Stop the machine, shut off the engine, and wait for
all moving parts to stop before servicing, fueling,
or unclogging the machine.
Improperly using or maintaining this machine can
result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,
comply with these safety instructions and always pay
attention to the safety-alert symbol, which means
Caution, Warning, or Danger—personal safety
instruction. Failure to comply with these instructions
may result in personal injury or death.
You can find additional safety information where
needed throughout this manual.
3
Safety and Instructional 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 missing.
decaloemmarkt
Manufacturer's Mark
1. This mark indicates that the blade is identified as a part
from the original machine manufacturer.
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130-9656
decal112-8760
112-8760
1. Choke
2. Fast
1. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance
away from the machine.
2. Cutting/dismemberment of hand or foot—stay away from
moving parts.
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130-6722
1. Attention—read the Operator's Manual.
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3. Slow
4. Engine—stop (shut off)
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116-7583
1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual. Do not operate this
machine unless you are trained.
4. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower
blade—stay away from moving parts; keep all guards in place.
2. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance
away from the machine.
5. Warning—wear hearing protection.
3. Thrown object hazard—do not operate the machine without
the rear-discharge plug or bag in place.
6. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower
blade—do not operate up and down slopes; operate side
to side on slopes; shut off the engine before leaving the
operating position—pick up objects that the blades could
throw; and look behind you when backing up.
5
Setup
Loose Parts
Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped.
Procedure
1
2
3
4
Description
Use
Qty.
Handle
Hex-head-flange bolt (5/16 x 1-1/2
inches)
Carriage bolt (5/16 x 1-1/2 inches)
Flange nut (5/16 inch)
1
No parts required
–
Fill the crankcase with oil.
No parts required
–
Adjust the self-propel drive.
No parts required
–
Assemble the grass bag.
2
Install the handle.
2
4
Important: Remove and discard the protective
plastic sheet that covers the engine and any other
plastic or wrapping on the machine.
1
Installing the Handle
Parts needed for this procedure:
1
Handle
2
Hex-head-flange bolt (5/16 x 1-1/2 inches)
2
Carriage bolt (5/16 x 1-1/2 inches)
4
Flange nut (5/16 inch)
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Figure 3
Procedure
1.
Remove the cable guard from the handle (Figure
3) by removing the 2 carriage bolts and 2
locknuts that hold the cable guard to the handle.
1. Cable guard
4. Flange nut—5/16 inch (2)
2. Locknut (2)
5. Hex-head-flange
bolt—5/16 x 1-1/2 inches
(2)
3. Carriage bolt—1/4 x 1-1/2
inches (2)
Note: Save the guard, the carriage bolts, and
the locknuts so that you can install them onto
the handle later in this procedure.
2.
6
Install the handle ends onto the mower housing
with 2 hex-head-flange bolts (5/16 x 1-1/2
inches) and 2 flange nuts (5/16 inch) as shown
in Figure 3.
3.
Set the machine to the desired cutting height;
refer to Adjusting the Cutting Height (page 12).
(5/16 x 1-1/2 inches) and 2 flange nuts (5/16
inch) as shown in Figure 6.
4.
Route the control cables between the deck and
the handle to protect the cables from being
damaged (Figure 4).
Important: Ensure that the bolt heads are
on the inside of the handle and that the nuts
are on the outside of the handle.
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Figure 6
1. Carriage bolt—5/16 x
1-1/2 inches (2)
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Figure 4
1. Cable guard
2. Handle bracket (2)
3. Cable(s)
2. Handle
5.
3. Flange nut—5/16 inch (2)
7.
Stand in the operating position to determine the
handle height that is most comfortable for you
(Figure 5).
Position the cable guard onto the handle with
the cable(s) inside the guard, and secure the
guard to the handle with the 2 carriage bolts
and the 2 locknuts that you previously removed
(Figure 3).
Important: Ensure that you do not pinch the
cable(s) to the handle when you install the
cable guards onto the handle.
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Figure 5
1. Handle
4. Medium handle height
2. Handle bracket (2)
5. Lowest handle height
3. Highest handle height
6.
Secure the handle onto the handle brackets at
your desired handle height with 2 carriage bolts
7
• If the oil level on the dipstick is too low,
2
carefully pour a small amount of oil into the
oil-fill tube, wait 3 minutes, and repeat steps
5 through 7 until the oil on the dipstick is at
the correct level.
Filling the Crankcase with
Oil
• If the oil level on the dipstick is too high, drain
the excess oil until the oil on the dipstick is
at the correct level; refer to Changing the
Engine Oil (page 20).
No Parts Required
Important: If the oil level in the engine is too
low or too high and you run the engine, you
may damage the engine.
Procedure
Important: Your machine does not come with oil
8.
in the engine. Before starting the engine, fill the
engine with oil.
3
Engine Oil Specifications
Engine oil capacity
WIthout oil filter: 0.59 L (20 fl
oz); with oil filter: 0.85 L (29
oz)
Oil viscosity
SAE 30 or SAE 10W-30
detergent oil
API service classification
SJ or higher
Install the dipstick into the oil-fill tube securely.
Adjusting the Self-Propel
Drive
No Parts Required
1.
Move the machine to a level surface.
2.
Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap
counterclockwise and pulling it out (Figure 7).
Procedure
Important: You must adjust the self-propel-drive
cable before you operate the machine for the first
time. Refer to Adjusting the Self-Propel Drive
(page 22).
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Figure 7
1. Dipstick
3. Add
2. Full
3.
Carefully pour about 3/4 of the engine capacity
of oil into the oil-fill tube.
4.
Wait 3 minutes for the oil to settle in the engine.
5.
Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth.
6.
Insert the dipstick into the oil-fill tube, then
remove the dipstick.
7.
Read the oil level on the dipstick (Figure 7).
8
4
Assembling the Grass Bag
No Parts Required
Procedure
1.
Slip the grass bag over the frame as shown in
Figure 8.
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Figure 9
Figure 8
1. Handle
3. Grass bag
3.
2. Frame
Note: Do not slip the bag over the handle
(Figure 8).
2.
Hook the bottom channel of the bag onto the
bottom of the frame (Figure 9).
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Hook the top and side channels of the bag onto
the top and sides of the frame, respectively
(Figure 9).
Product Overview
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Figure 12
Control bar
1. Blade-control lock-lever
2. Blade-control bail
3. Handle
4. Drive bail
Specifications
Model
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Figure 10
1. Handle
2. Self-propel-drive bar
6. Throttle-control lever
7. Air cleaner
3. Blade-control bar
8. Spark plug
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4. Rear deflector (not shown) 9. Cutting-height lever (4)
5. Fuel-tank cap
10. Oil fill/dipstick
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Figure 11
1. Grass bag
2. Rear-discharge plug
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Weight
Length
Width
Height
59 kg
150 cm
56 cm
107 cm
(130 lb)
(59
inches)
(22
inches)
(42
inches)
Operation
– Store fuel in an approved container and keep
it out of the reach of children.
• Fuel is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Long-term
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the
machine from the normal operating position.
exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and
illness.
– Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors.
Before Operation
– Keep your hands and face away from the
nozzle and the fuel-tank opening.
Before Operation Safety
– Keep fuel away from your eyes and skin.
General Safety
Filling the Fuel Tank
• Become familiar with the safe operation of the
equipment, operator controls, and safety signs.
DANGER
• Check that all guards and safety devices, such as
Gasoline is extremely flammable and
explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline
can burn you and others.
deflectors and/or grass catcher, are in place and
working properly.
• Always inspect the machine to ensure that the
• To prevent a static charge from igniting
the gasoline, place the container and/or
machine directly on the ground before
filling, not in a vehicle or on an object.
blades, blade bolts, and cutting assembly are not
worn or damaged.
• Inspect the area where you will use the machine,
and remove all objects that could interfere with
the operation of the machine or that the machine
could throw.
• Fill the tank outdoors when the engine is
cold. Wipe up spills.
• Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into
contact with the moving blade, causing serious
injury.
• Do not handle gasoline when smoking or
around an open flame or sparks.
– Shut off the engine, remove the ignition key
(electric-start model only), and wait for all
moving parts to stop.
• Store gasoline in an approved fuel
container, out of the reach of children.
– Do not put your fingers under the housing
when adjusting the cutting height.
• For best results, use only clean, fresh (less than
30 days old), unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating of 87 or higher ((R+M)/2 rating method).
• Oxygenated fuel with up to 10% ethanol or 15%
Fuel Safety
MTBE by volume is acceptable.
• Fuel is extremely flammable and highly explosive.
• Ethanol: Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol
A fire or explosion from fuel can burn you and
others and can damage property.
(gasohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl
ether) by volume is acceptable. Ethanol and
MTBE are not the same. Gasoline with 15%
ethanol (E15) by volume is not approved for use.
Never use gasoline that contains more than
10% ethanol by volume, such as E15 (contains
15% ethanol), E20 (contains 20% ethanol), or E85
(contains up to 85% ethanol). Using unapproved
gasoline may cause performance problems and/or
engine damage which may not be covered under
warranty.
– To prevent a static charge from igniting the fuel,
place the container and/or machine directly on
the ground before filling, not in a vehicle or on
an object.
– Fill the fuel tank outdoors, in an open area,
when the engine is cold. Wipe up any fuel that
spills.
– Do not handle fuel when smoking or around an
open flame or sparks.
• Do not use gasoline containing methanol.
– Do not remove the fuel cap or add fuel to the
tank while the engine is running or hot.
• Do not store fuel either in the fuel tank or in fuel
containers over the winter unless you use a fuel
stabilizer.
– If you spill fuel, do not attempt to start the
engine. Avoid creating a source of ignition until
the fuel vapors have dissipated.
• Do not add oil to gasoline.
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Adjusting the Cutting
Height
Important: To reduce starting problems, add fuel
stabilizer to the fuel all gasoline. Mix the stabilizer
with gasoline less than 30 days old.
Note: The capacity of the fuel tank is 3.8 L (1.0 US
gallon).
You can change the cutting height at each wheel by
adjusting a cutting-height lever. Cutting heights are 25
mm (1 inch), 38 mm (1-1/2 inches), 51 mm (2 inches),
64 mm (2-1/2 inches), 76 mm (3 inches), 89 mm (3-1/2
inches), 102 mm (4 inches), 114 mm (4-1/2 inches).
Checking the Engine-Oil
Level
DANGER
1.
Move the machine to a level surface.
2.
Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap
counterclockwise and pulling it out (Figure 13).
Adjusting the cutting-height levers could
bring your hands into contact with a moving
blade and result in serious injury.
• Shut off 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.
1.
Pull the cutting-height lever toward the wheel
(Figure 14) and move the lever to the desired
setting.
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Figure 13
1. Dipstick
3. Add
2. Full
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Figure 14
3.
Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth.
1. Rear cutting-height lever (2)
4.
Insert the dipstick into the oil-fill tube, but do not
screw it in, then remove the dipstick.
2. Front cutting-height lever (2)
5.
Read the oil level on the dipstick (Figure 13).
2.
Release the cutting-height lever and seat it
securely in the notch.
3.
Adjust all the wheels to the same cutting-height
setting.
• If the oil level on the dipstick is too low
(Figure 13), carefully pour a small amount
of SAE 30 or SAE 10W-30 detergent oil into
the oil-fill tube, wait 3 minutes, and repeat
steps 3 through 5 until the oil on the dipstick
is at the correct level.
• If the oil level on the dipstick is too high
(Figure 13), drain the excess oil until the oil
on the dipstick is at the correct level; refer to
Changing the Engine Oil (page 20).
Important: If the oil level in the engine is too
low or too high and you run the engine, you
may damage the engine.
6.
Install the dipstick into the oil-fill tube securely.
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During Operation
• Check the grass catcher components and
the discharge chute frequently for any wear
or deterioration and replace them with the
manufacturer's recommended parts when
necessary.
During Operation Safety
• Use accessories and attachments approved by
General Safety
The Toro® Company only.
• Wear appropriate clothing, including eye
protection; long pants; slip-resistant, substantial
footwear; and hearing protection. Tie back long
hair, secure loose clothing, and do not wear loose
jewelry.
Slope Safety
• Mow across the face of slopes; never up and
down. Use extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes.
• Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Do not mow on excessively steep slopes. Poor
• The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result
footing could cause a slip-and-fall accident.
in serious personal injury. Shut off the engine,
remove the ignition key (electric-start model only),
and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving
the operating position.
• Mow with caution near drop-offs, ditches, or
embankments.
Starting the Engine
• When you release the blade-control bar, the
engine should shut off and the blade should stop
within 3 seconds. If not, stop using your machine
immediately and contact an Authorized Service
Dealer.
1.
Connect the spark-plug wire to the spark plug.
2.
Open the fuel valve by moving the fuel-valve
lever to the right (Figure 15).
• Keep bystanders, especially small children, out of
the operating area. Stop the machine if anyone
enters the area.
• Always look down and behind you before moving
the machine in reverse.
• Operate the machine only in good visibility and
appropriate weather conditions. Do not operate
the machine when there is the risk of lighting.
• Wet grass or leaves can cause serious injury if
you slip and contact the blade. Avoid mowing in
wet conditions.
• Use extreme care when approaching blind
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corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may
block your view.
Figure 15
1. Throttle-control lever
• Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other
hidden objects. Uneven terrain could cause the
machine to overturn or cause you to lose your
balance or footing.
3.
• If the machine strikes an object or starts to vibrate,
2. Fuel-valve lever
Move the throttle-control lever to the CHOKE
position.
Note: Do not use the choke when the engine
is warm.
immediately shut off the engine, remove the key
(if equipped), wait for all moving parts to stop, and
disconnect the wire from the spark plug before
examining the machine for damage. Make all
necessary repairs before resuming operation.
4.
Pull the starter handle lightly until you feel
resistance, then pull it sharply.
Note: Allow the rope to return slowly to the
• Before leaving the operating position, shut off
rope guide on the handle.
the engine, remove the ignition key (electric-start
model only), and wait for all moving parts to stop.
5.
• If the engine has been running the muffler will be
hot and can severely burn you. Keep away from
the hot muffler.
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When the engine starts, move the throttle-control
lever to the FAST position.
Shutting Off the Engine
3.
Release the blade-control bar and move the
throttle-control lever (Figure 15) to the STOP position.
Release the blade-control bail to disengage the
blade. The blade-control lock lever will reset to
lock the blade-control bail.
Checking the Blade-Brake
Clutch
Note: Close the fuel valve (Figure 15) if you will not
be starting the engine soon afterward.
Operating the Self-Propel
Drive and Engaging the
Cutting Blades
Check the blade-control bar before each use to ensure
that the blade-brake clutch is operating properly.
Checking with the Grass Bag
To operate the self-propel drive, hold the drive bail
against the handle (Figure 16).
1.
Install the empty grass bag on the machine.
2.
Start the engine.
3.
Engage the blade.
Note: The bag should begin to inflate, indicating
that the blade is engaged and rotating.
4.
Release the blade-control bar.
Note: If the bag does not immediately deflate,
the blade is still rotating. The blade-brake clutch
may be deteriorating and, if ignored, could
result in an unsafe operating condition. Have
the machine inspected and serviced by an
Authorized Service Dealer.
5.
Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop.
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Figure 16
Checking without the Grass Bag
1.
Move the machine onto a paved surface in a
non-windy area.
2.
Set all 4 wheels to the 76 mm (3 inch)
cutting-height setting; refer to Adjusting the
Cutting Height (page 12).
3.
Take a half sheet of newspaper and crumple it
into a ball small enough to go under the machine
housing (about 76 mm or 3 inches in diameter).
4.
Place the newspaper ball about 13 cm (5 inches)
in front of the machine (Figure 18).
To engage the cutting blades, do the following:
1.
Push and hold the blade-control lock lever
forward to release the blade-control bail (Figure
17).
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Figure 17
1. Blade-control lock lever
2. Locked position
4. Push
5. Unlocked position
3. Blade-control bail
6. Squeeze against handle
2.
Squeeze the blade-control bail against the
handle and release the blade-control lock lever;
the blade should engage.
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Recycling the Clippings
This machine comes from the factory ready to recycle
grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn. To prepare
the machine to recycle:
• If the grass bag is on the machine, remove it; refer
to Removing the Grass Bag (page 16).
• If the rear-discharge plug is not installed, grip it by
the handle, raise the rear deflector, and insert it
into the rear-discharge chute until the latch locks
into place (Figure 19).
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Figure 18
1. 13 cm (5 inches)
5.
Start the engine.
6.
Engage the blade.
7.
Release the blade-control bar.
8.
Immediately push the machine over the
newspaper ball.
9.
Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop.
10.
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Figure 19
1. Rear-discharge plug
2. Rear deflector
WARNING
Operating the machine to recycle lawn
clippings without the plug in place allows
objects to be thrown toward you or
bystanders. Also, contact with the blades
could occur. Thrown objects or blade contact
can cause serious injury or death.
Go to the front of the machine and check the
newspaper ball.
Note: If the newspaper ball did not go under
the machine, repeat steps 4 through 10.
Note: If the newspaper is unravelled or
shredded, the blade did not stop properly, which
could result in an unsafe operating condition.
Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
Ensure that the rear-discharge plug is in
place before you recycle the clippings.
Never engage the blades without either the
rear-discharge plug or the grass bag installed
on the machine.
Bagging the Clippings
Use the grass bag when you want to collect grass and
leaf clippings from the lawn.
WARNING
A worn grass bag could allow small stones
and other similar debris to be thrown toward
you or bystanders, resulting in serious
personal injury or death.
Check the grass bag frequently. If it is
damaged, install a new Toro replacement bag.
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WARNING
The blades are sharp; contacting the blades
can result in serious personal injury.
Shut off the engine and wait for all moving
parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
Installing the Grass Bag
1.
Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop.
2.
Raise and hold up the rear deflector (Figure 20).
1.
Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to
stop.
2.
Raise the rear deflector.
3.
Remove the bag rod on the grass bag from the
notches at the base of the handle (Figure 20).
4.
Install the discharge plug; refer to Recycling the
Clippings (page 15).
5.
Lower the rear deflector.
Operating Tips
General Tips
• Review the safety instructions and read this
manual carefully before operating the machine.
• Clear the area of sticks, stones, wire, branches,
and other debris that the blade could hit and throw.
• 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.
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Figure 20
1. Rear deflector
• If the machine strikes an object or starts to vibrate,
immediately shut off the engine, disconnect
the wire from the spark plug, and examine the
machine for damage.
3. Notch (2)
2. Bag-rod end (2)
3.
4.
5.
• Maintain a sharp blade throughout the cutting
Remove the rear-discharge plug by pushing in
the latch with your thumb and pulling the plug
out from the machine (Figure 19).
season. Periodically file down nicks on the blade.
• Replace the blade when necessary with an original
Toro replacement blade.
Install the bag-rod ends into the notches at the
base of the handle, and rock the bag back and
forth to ensure that the bag-rod ends are seated
at the bottom of both notches (Figure 20).
• Mow only dry grass or leaves. Wet grass and
leaves tend to clump on the yard and can cause
the machine to plug or the engine to stall.
Lower the rear deflector until it rests on the
grass bag.
WARNING
Wet grass or leaves can cause serious
injury if you slip and contact the blade.
Removing the Grass Bag
Mow only in dry conditions.
DANGER
• Clean under the machine after each mowing; refer
The machine can throw grass clippings
and other objects through an opening in
the machine housing. Objects thrown with
enough force could cause serious personal
injury or death to you or to bystanders.
• Keep the engine in good running condition.
• Never remove the grass bag and then start
the engine without the discharge plug
installed on the machine.
• Set the engine speed to the fastest position for the
to Cleaning under the Machine (page 18).
• Clean the air filter frequently. Mulching stirs up
more clippings and dust which clogs the air filter
and reduces engine performance.
best cutting results.
• Never open the rear deflector on the
machine when the engine is running.
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After Operation
WARNING
Operating a machine with its engine
running at a speed greater than the factory
setting can cause the machine to throw a
part of the blade or engine toward you or
bystanders, resulting in serious personal
injury or death.
After Operation Safety
General Safety
• Clean grass and debris from the machine to help
– Do not change the engine speed setting.
prevent fires. Clean up oil or fuel spills.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing the machine
– If you suspect the engine speed is faster
than normal, contact an Authorized
Service Dealer.
in any enclosure.
• Never store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such
as on a water heater or on other appliances.
Cutting Grass
• Grass grows at different rates at different times
Hauling Safety
of the year. In the summer heat, it is best to cut
grass at the 64 mm (2-1/2 inch), 76 mm (3 inch),
or 89 mm (3-1/2 inch) cutting-height settings. Cut
only about a third of the grass blade at a time.
Do not cut below the 64 mm (2-1/2 inch) setting
unless the grass is sparse or it is late fall when
grass growth begins to slow down.
• Remove the ignition key (if equipped) before
loading the machine for hauling.
• Use care when loading or unloading the machine.
• Secure the machine from rolling.
• When cutting grass over 15 cm (6 inches) 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 machine
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 1
or more of the following:
• Sharpen the blade.
• Walk at a slower pace while mowing.
• Raise the cutting height on your machine.
• Cut the grass more frequently.
• Overlap cutting swaths instead of cutting a full
swath with each pass.
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 a single pass over the leaves.
• For light leaf coverage, set all the wheels at the
same cutting-height setting.
• Slow down your mowing speed if the machine
does not cut the leaves finely enough.
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Cleaning under the Machine
no longer see clippings being washed out from
under the machine.
To ensure the best performance, keep the underside
of the machine clean. Be especially careful to keep
the kickers free of debris (Figure 21).
4.
Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop.
5.
Turn off the water.
6.
Start the machine and let it run for a few minutes
to dry out the underside of the machine.
Scraping Method
If washing does not remove all debris from under the
machine, scrape it clean.
1.
Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Figure
10).
2.
Drain the fuel from the fuel tank.
WARNING
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Figure 21
Tipping the machine may cause the fuel
to leak from the carburetor or the fuel
tank. Fuel is extremely flammable, highly
explosive, and, under certain conditions,
can cause personal injury or property
damage.
1. Kickers
Washing Method
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Avoid fuel spills by running the engine
dry or by removing the fuel with a hand
pump; never siphon.
WARNING
The machine may dislodge material from
under the machine.
• Wear eye protection.
• Stay in the operating position (behind the
handle) while the engine is running.
• Do not allow bystanders in the area.
1.
Move the machine to a paved level surface near
a garden hose.
2.
Start the engine.
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 wheel (Figure 22).
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Figure 22
1. Right, rear wheel
Note: The blade will draw in water and wash
out the clippings. Let the water run until you
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3.
Tip the machine onto its right side (air cleaner
up).
4.
Remove the dirt and grass clippings with a
hardwood scraper. Avoid burrs and sharp
edges.
5.
Return the machine to the operating position.
6.
Connect the wire to the spark plug.
Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
Maintenance Service
Interval
Maintenance Procedure
After the first 8 hours
• Change the engine oil.
After the first 25 hours
• Tighten any loose fasteners.
•
•
•
•
Before each use or daily
Remove grass clippings and dirt from under the housing.
Inspect the mower blades for wear or damage.
Inspect the accelerator for wear or damage.
Check the stopping time of the blade brake. The blade must stop within 3 seconds
of releasing the blade-control bar; if it does not, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer for repair.
• Check for loose or missing fasteners on the engine.
• Check for fuel or oil leaks.
• Check or clean the recoil starter and the air-intake screen.
Every 25 hours
• Clean the foam pre-filter (more frequently in dusty conditions).
Every 40 hours
• Clean the wheels and gears.
Every 50 hours
• Change the engine oil (more frequently in dusty conditions).
• Sharpen or replace the blade. Maintain it more frequently if the edge dulls quickly in
rough or in sandy conditions.
• Remove grass clippings and debris from under the belt cover.
• Clean the blade-brake-clutch shield.
Every 100 hours
• Inspect, clean, and adjust the spark plug gap; replace the spark plug if necessary.
• Tighten any loose fasteners.
• Check or clean the recoil starter and the air-intake screen.
Every 200 hours
• Change the engine-oil filter.
• Have an authorized engine servicing dealer check for leaks in the fuel system and/or
a deteriorating fuel hose. Replace parts if necessary.
Every 300 hours
•
•
•
•
•
•
Replace the paper air filter (more frequently in dusty conditions).
Clean the cylinder and the cylinder-head fins.
Have an authorized engine servicing dealer check and adjust the engine idle speed.
Have an authorized engine servicing dealer clean the combustion chamber.
Have an authorized engine servicing dealer check and adjust the valve clearance.
Have an authorized engine servicing dealer clean and lap the valve seating surface.
Important: Refer to your engine manual for additional maintenance procedures.
Maintenance Safety
• Tipping the machine may cause the fuel to leak.
Fuel is flammable and explosive, and can cause
personal injury. Run the engine dry or remove the
fuel with a hand pump; never siphon the fuel.
• Disconnect the spark-plug wire from the spark plug
•
•
•
before performing any maintenance procedure.
Wear gloves and eye protection when servicing
the machine.
The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result
in serious personal injury. Wear gloves when
servicing the blade. Do not repair or alter the
blade(s).
Never tamper with safety devices. Check their
proper operation regularly.
• To ensure optimum performance and continued
safety certification of the machine, use only
genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories.
Replacement parts and accessories made by
other manufacturers could be dangerous, and
such use could void the product warranty.
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Servicing the Air Filter
Changing the Engine Oil
Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Clean the foam
pre-filter (more frequently in dusty
conditions).
Service Interval: After the first 8 hours
Every 50 hours
Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil
to warm it. Warm oil flows better and carries more
contaminants.
Every 300 hours—Replace the paper air filter
(more frequently in dusty conditions).
Important: Do not operate the engine without the
Engine Oil Specifications
air filter assembly in place; otherwise, extreme
engine damage will occur.
1.
Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop.
2.
Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
3.
Loosen the screw on the air-filter cover (Figure
23).
Engine oil capacity
0.65 L (22 fl oz) without oil
filter; 0.85 L (29 fl oz) with oil
filter
Oil viscosity
SAE 30 or SAE 10W-30
detergent oil
API service classification
SJ or higher
1.
Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop.
2.
Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
3.
Drain the fuel from the fuel tank.
4.
Place a suitable drain pan under the dipstick/oil
drain.
5.
Clean around the dipstick.
6.
Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap
counterclockwise and pulling it out.
7.
Tip the machine onto its right side (air filter up)
to drain the oil into the drain pan.
8.
After draining the oil, return the machine to the
operating position.
9.
Fill the crankcase to the correct level on the
dipstick with fresh oil; refer to 2 Filling the
Crankcase with Oil (page 8).
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Figure 23
1. Air-filter cover
3. Foam pre-filter
2. Paper air filter
4.
Remove the cover and clean it thoroughly.
5.
Remove and inspect the paper air filter (Figure
23), and replace it if it is excessively dirty.
Remove the foam pre-filter (Figure 23) and wash
it with a mild detergent and water, then blot it dry.
7.
Install the foam pre-filter.
8.
Install the paper air filter.
9.
Install the cover and secure it with the screw.
Insert the dipstick into the filler neck and rotate
the cap clockwise until it is tight.
11.
Wipe up any spilled oil.
12.
Recycle the used oil according to local codes.
Changing the Engine-Oil
Filter
Important: Do not try to clean a paper filter.
6.
10.
Service Interval: Every 200 hours
1.
Run the engine to warm the oil.
WARNING
Oil may be hot after the engine has been
run, and contact with hot oil can cause
severe personal injury.
Avoid contacting the hot engine oil when
you drain it.
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2.
Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop.
13.
Stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop,
and check for oil leakage around the filter.
3.
Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
14.
4.
Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank.
Add oil to compensate for the oil in the oil filter.
Refer to Changing the Engine Oil (page 20).
5.
Drain the engine oil; refer to Changing the
Engine Oil (page 20).
15.
Recycle the used oil filter properly.
6.
Place a rag under the oil filter (Figure 24) to
catch any oil that may leak out as you remove
the oil filter.
Servicing the Spark Plug
Service Interval: Every 100 hours—Inspect, clean,
and adjust the spark plug gap;
replace the spark plug if necessary.
Use an NGK BPR5ES spark plug or equivalent.
1.
Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop.
2.
Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Figure
10).
3.
Clean around the spark plug.
4.
Remove the spark plug from the cylinder head.
Important: Replace a cracked, fouled, or
dirty spark plug. Do not clean the electrodes
because grit entering the cylinder can
damage the engine.
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Figure 24
1. Oil filter
5.
7.
Remove the oil filter.
8.
Use your finger to coat the gasket on the new oil
filter with oil (Figure 26).
Set the gap on the plug to 0.76 mm (0.030 inch);
refer to Figure 26.
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Figure 26
1. Center-electrode insulator
2. Side electrode
3. Air gap (not to scale)
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Figure 25
1. Gasket
6.
Carefully install the spark plug by hand (to avoid
cross threading) until it is hand tight.
9.
Install the new filter by rotating it clockwise until
the seal contacts the filter housing, then rotate
the filter an additional 3/4 turn by hand.
7.
Tighten the spark plug to 23 N∙m (2.3 kgf-m, 17
ft-lb).
10.
Fill the crankcase to the Full line on the dipstick
with fresh oil; refer to 2 Filling the Crankcase
with Oil (page 8).
11.
Connect the wire to the spark plug.
12.
Run the engine for about 3 minutes.
Important: A loose spark plug can become
very hot and can damage the engine;
overtightening a spark plug may damage the
threads in the cylinder head.
8.
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Connect the wire to the spark plug.
Maintaining the Blade
Adjusting the Self-Propel
Drive
Always mow with a sharp blade. A sharp blade cuts
cleanly and without tearing or shredding the grass
blades.
If the machine is new, does not self-propel, or it tends
to creep forward, adjust the drive cable.
1. Move the machine outside and onto a paved
surface near a solid wall to safely prevent the
machine from moving forward while the engine
is running.
2. Position the machine with the front tires against
the wall.
Note: Ensure that the area is well ventilated
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
and clear of debris that could be thrown by the
machine.
Shift the transmission to third gear.
Start the engine; refer to Starting the Engine
(page 13).
Pull the self-propel-drive bar to the handle.
1.
Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop.
2.
Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
3.
Close the fuel valve by moving the fuel-valve
lever to the left (Figure 15).
4.
Drain the fuel from the fuel tank.
5.
Tip the machine onto its right side (air cleaner
up) as shown in Figure 28.
Note: The wheels should start to turn as the
self-propel-drive bar just touches the handle.
Shut off the engine.
If you must adjust the machine, do the following:
• If the wheels do not spin when you engage
the self-propel-drive bar, the traction belt is
too loose. Rotate the wheel-drive-control
knob (Figure 27) clockwise 1 turn and repeat
steps 4 through 6.
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Figure 28
1. Blade
2. Blade nuts
3. Accelerator
Inspecting the Blade
Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Inspect
the mower blades for wear or
damage.
Carefully examine the blade for sharpness and wear,
especially where the flat and the curved parts meet
(Figure 29A). 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 machine. If you notice a slot or wear (Figure
29B and Figure 29C), replace the blade; refer to
Removing the Blade (page 23).
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Figure 27
1. Wheel-drive-control knob
• If the wheels spin before you fully engage
8.
the self-propel-drive bar, the traction belt
is too tight. Rotate the wheel-drive-control
knob (Figure 27) counterclockwise 1 turn
and repeat steps 4 through 6.
For a new traction belt, rotate the
drive-cable-adjustment knob clockwise 1
additional turn to allow for the normal stretching
of the belt during the break-in period.
Note: You can skip this step if you are adjusting
a used belt.
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WARNING
A worn or damaged accelerator can break,
and a piece of the accelerator could be thrown
toward you or bystanders, resulting in serious
personal injury or death.
• Inspect the accelerator periodically for
wear or damage.
• Replace a worn or damaged accelerator.
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Figure 29
1. Sail
2. Flat part of the blade
Removing the Blade
3. Wear
4. Slot formed
Note: For the best performance, install a new blade
before the mowing season begins. During the year,
file down any small nicks to maintain the cutting edge.
1.
Grasp the end of the blade using a rag or a
thickly padded glove.
2.
Remove the blade nuts, the accelerator, and the
blade (Figure 29).
Sharpening the Blade
DANGER
Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Sharpen or
replace the blade. Maintain it more
frequently if the edge dulls quickly in
rough or in sandy conditions.
A worn or damaged blade can break, and a
piece of the blade could be thrown toward you
or bystanders, resulting in serious personal
injury or death.
File the top side of the blade to maintain its original
cutting angle (Figure 31A) and inner cutting edge
radius (Figure 31B). The blade will remain balanced if
you remove the same amount of material from both
cutting edges.
• Inspect the blade periodically for wear or
damage.
• Replace a worn or damaged blade.
Inspecting the Accelerator
Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Inspect
the accelerator for wear or damage.
Carefully examine the accelerator for excessive wear
(Figure 30). Because sand and abrasive material can
wear away the metal (especially in the area shown
as item 2 in Figure 30), check the accelerator before
using the machine. If you notice that a tab on the
accelerator has been worn down to a sharp edge
or there is a crack, replace the accelerator; refer to
Removing the Blade (page 23).
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Figure 31
1. Sharpen the blade at this
angle only.
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Figure 30
1. Accelerator
2. Wear area
3. Tab
4. Crack formed
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2. Maintain the original radius
here.
Adjusting the Blade-Brake
Cable
Balancing the Blade
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
(Figure 32).
The blade-brake cable is adjusted at the factory; you
do not need to adjust it unless you are replacing the
cable or the blade-brake belt. If you need to replace
the cable, replace both the cable and the belt at
the same time.
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Figure 32
Note: You can also check the balance using a
commercially manufactured blade balancer.
2.
1.
Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop.
2.
Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
3.
Install a new blade-brake belt and assemble the
machine except for the 2 belt covers on the top
of the mower housing.
4.
Install the new blade-brake cable, but do not
tighten the cable clamp on the top of the mower
housing (Figure 33).
If either end of the blade rotates downward, file
that end (not the cutting edge or the end near
the cutting edge) until neither end of the blade
drops.
Installing the Blade
1.
Install a sharp, balanced Toro blade, the
accelerator, and the blade nuts. The sail of the
blade must point toward the top of the mower
housing for proper installation.
Note: Torque the blade nuts to 20 to 37 N∙m
(15 to 27 ft-lb).
WARNING
Operating the machine without the
accelerator in place can cause the
blade to flex, bend, or break, resulting
in serious injury or death to you or to
bystanders.
1. Spring
5.
Loosen the cable-clamp screw (Figure 33).
Do not operate the machine without the
accelerator in place.
6.
Pull the cable jacket to remove slack (Figure 34).
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Figure 33
2. Cable clamp and screw
Note: Do not put tension on the spring.
2.
Return the machine to the operating position.
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Figure 34
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7.
Cleaning under the Belt
Cover
Mark the brake cable (Figure 35), then adjust
the jacket until there is approximately 8 mm
(5/16 inch) of slack (Figure 36).
Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Remove grass
clippings and debris from under the
belt cover.
1.
Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop.
2.
Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
3.
Remove the belt cover (Figure 37) from the
mower housing.
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Figure 35
1. Mark the cable here
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Figure 37
1. Belt cover
4.
Lift off the cover and brush out all the debris
around the belt area.
5.
Install the belt cover.
6.
Connect the wire to the spark plug.
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Figure 36
1. Slack— 8 mm (5/16 inch)
8.
Torque the cable-clamp screw to 11 to 14 N∙m
(99 to 121 in-lb) to lock the adjustment in place.
9.
Install the belt cover with the bolts that you
removed to take off the 2 belt covers.
10.
Connect the wire to the spark plug.
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Cleaning the
Blade-Brake-Clutch Shield
8.
Remove the blade-brake-clutch shield and brush
or blow all the debris from under the shield and
around the blade-brake-clutch.
Service Interval: Every 50 hours
9.
Tighten the screws to secure the
blade-brake-clutch shield to the housing.
Clean the blade-brake-clutch shield to ensure the best
performance and to prevent parts from degrading.
Clean the blade-brake-clutch shield when you sharpen
the blade, because you need to remove the blade in
order to remove the blade-brake-clutch shield.
10.
Install the blade, the accelerator, and the 2 blade
nuts.
11.
Return the machine to the operating position.
1.
Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop.
Cleaning the Wheels
2.
Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
Service Interval: Every 40 hours
3.
Close the fuel valve by moving the fuel-valve
lever to the left (Figure 15).
4.
Drain the fuel from the fuel tank.
5.
Tip the machine onto its right side (air filter up).
1.
Remove the rear wheels and clean any debris
from the wheel-gear area.
WARNING
Tipping the machine may cause the fuel
to leak from the carburetor or the fuel
tank. Fuel is extremely flammable, highly
explosive, and, under certain conditions,
can cause personal injury or property
damage.
Avoid fuel spills by emptying the fuel
tank as directed; never siphon.
6.
Remove the 2 blade nuts, the accelerator, and
the blade (Figure 38).
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Figure 39
1. Gears
2.
After cleaning, apply a small amount of
anti-seize compound to the gears.
Note: If you operate the machine in extreme
conditions, cleaning the wheels more frequently than
recommended will increase gear life.
Note: To prevent damage to the bearing seals, do
not use a high-pressure water spray on the bearings.
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Figure 38
1. Blade
2. Blade nuts
3. Accelerator
7.
4. Screw
5. Blade-brake-clutch shield
Remove the screws that secure the
blade-brake-clutch shield to the mower housing
(Figure 38).
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Storage
7.
Service the air filter; refer to Servicing the Air
Filter (page 20).
To prepare the machine for off-season storage,
perform the recommended maintenance procedures;
refer to Maintenance (page 19).
8.
Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws.
9.
Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces
with paint available from an Authorized Service
Dealer.
Store the machine in a cool, clean, dry place. Cover
the machine to keep it clean and protected.
Removing the Machine
from Storage
Preparing the Fuel System
Empty the fuel from the fuel tank when mowing for the
last time before storing the machine.
1.
Check and tighten all fasteners.
2.
Remove the spark plug and spin the engine
rapidly using the starter to blow out the excess
oil from the cylinder.
1.
Run the engine until it shuts off from running
out of fuel.
2.
Choke the engine and start it again.
3.
3.
Allow the engine to run until it shuts off.
When you can no longer start the engine, it is
sufficiently dry.
Clean the spark plug or replace it if it is cracked,
broken, or if the electrodes are worn.
4.
Install the spark plug; refer to Servicing the
Spark Plug (page 21).
5.
Perform any needed maintenance procedures;
refer to Maintenance (page 19).
6.
Fill the fuel in the fuel tank with fresh fuel.
7.
Check the engine-oil level.
8.
Connect the wire to the spark plug.
Preparing the Engine
1.
While the engine is still warm, change the oil in
the crankcase; refer to Changing the Engine Oil
(page 20).
2.
Remove the spark plug.
3.
Using an oil can, add about 30 ml (1 fl oz) of
engine oil to the engine crankcase through the
spark-plug hole.
4.
Slowly rotate the engine several times by
pulling the recoil-start handle to distribute the oil
throughout the engine crankcase.
5.
Install the spark plug but do not connect the
wire to the spark plug.
General Information
1.
Clean under the machine; refer to Cleaning
under the Machine (page 18).
2.
Clean any dirt and chaff from the cylinder,
cylinder head fins, and blower housing.
3.
Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from
the external parts of the engine, the shrouding,
and the top of the mower housing.
4.
Check the condition of the blade; refer to
Inspecting the Blade (page 22).
5.
Check the condition of the accelerator; refer to
Inspecting the Accelerator (page 23).
6.
BBC models only: Clean the blade-brake-clutch
shield; refer to Cleaning the Blade-Brake-Clutch
Shield (page 26).
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Troubleshooting
Problem
The engine does not start.
The engine starts hard or loses power.
Possible Cause
1. The fuel tank is empty or the fuel
system contains stale fuel.
1. Drain and/or fill the fuel tank with fresh
fuel. If the problem persists, contact an
Authorized Service Dealer.
2. The throttle lever is not in the CHOKE
position.
3. The wire is not connected to the spark
plug.
4. The spark plug is pitted, fouled, or the
gap is incorrect.
2. Move the throttle lever to the CHOKE
position.
3. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
1. Drain and fill the fuel tank with fresh
fuel.
2. The air-filter element is dirty and is
restricting the air flow.
3. The underside of the machine contains
clippings and debris.
4. The spark plug is pitted, fouled, or the
gap is incorrect.
2. Clean the air-filter pre-cleaner and/or
replace the paper air filter.
3. Clean the underside of the machine.
The is an uneven cutting pattern.
The discharge chute plugs up.
The machine does not self-propel.
4. Check the spark plug and adjust the
gap if necessary. Replace the spark
plug if it is pitted, fouled, or cracked.
5. Check the engine oil. Change the oil if
it is dirty or add oil if it is low.
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. Move the throttle lever to the FAST
position.
4. Clean the air-filter pre-cleaner and/or
replace the paper air filter.
3. The throttle lever is not in the FAST
position.
4. The air-filter element is dirty and is
restricting the air flow.
The machine or engine vibrates
excessively.
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.
5. The engine-oil level is low or the oil is
dirty.
The engine runs rough.
Corrective Action
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.
3. The underside of the machine contains
clippings and debris.
4. The engine mounting bolts are loose.
2. Tighten the blade mounting nuts.
3. Clean the underside of the machine.
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.
3. You are mowing in the same pattern
repeatedly.
4. The underside of the machine contains
clippings and debris.
2. Sharpen and balance the blade.
3. Change the mowing pattern.
1. The throttle lever is not in the FAST
position.
1. Move the throttle lever to the FAST
position.
2.
3.
4.
5.
2.
3.
4.
5.
The cutting height is too low.
You are mowing too fast.
The grass is wet.
The underside of the machine contains
clippings and debris.
4. Clean the underside of the machine.
Raise the cutting height.
Slow down.
Allow the grass to dry before mowing.
Clean the underside of the machine.
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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