Toro 48cm Recycler/Rear Bagging Lawnmower Manuel utilisateur

Marque: Toro

Modèle: 48cm Recycler/Rear Bagging Lawnmower

Catégorie: Tondeuses à gazon

Taper: Manuel utilisateur

Operator’s Manual Mode d’emploi

FORM NO. 3319–328

48cm

Recycler



Mower

Model No. 20804–7900001 & Up

Model No. 20809–7900001 & Up

Recycleur

de 48 cm

Tondeuse

Modèle n° 20804 – 7900001 et suivants

Modèle n° 20809 – 7900001 et suivants

EThe Toro Company – 1997

Printed in USA

Figures

1332

English

1. Model

and serial number engraved in mower housing

Français

1. Numéros

de modèle et de série gravés sur le

carter de tondeuse











English

1. Handle

2. Mounting

bracket

3. Knobs

Housing pocket

Français

1. Guidon

Support de montage

Boutons seulement

Poche du carter









English

Cable tie

Throttle cable

3. *T

raction cable

(*Self–propelled model)

Français

1. Serre-câble

Câble des gaz

Câble d’embrayage

(modèles autopropulsés)









English

Cable tie

Français

1. Serre-câble



1339

English

1. Plug

Français

1. Obturateur

M–2950

English

Rope guide

Starter rope

Français

1. Guide-câble 2.

Câble de démarreur

1159









English

1. Dipstick

Fuel tank cap

ADD mark

FULL mark

Français

1. Jauge

Bouchon du réservoir de

carburant

Repère ADD (ajouter)

Repère FULL (plein)

1344

1 2

English

1. Primer 2.

Spark plug wire

Français

1. Amorceur 2.

Fil de bougie

iii

M–2951

English

1. Throttle

Blade control bar

Self-propel control bar*

Recoil starter

Self-propelled model

Français

Commande des gaz

Barre de commande de

lame

Barre de commande de

traction*

4. Lanceur

modèle autotracté



1339

English

1. Plug

Français

1. Obturateur

775



English

Bag door

Bag ramp

Discharge door

Bag handle

Mounting bracket

Bag frame hook

Français

1. V

olet du sac

Armature du sac

3. V

olet de décharge

4. Poignée

Support de montage

Crochet du cadre du sac

1334

971





English

Sparse/normal grass

cutting scale

Lush grass cutting scale

Français

Échelle de coupe pour

herbe clairsemée/normale

Echelle de coupe pour

herbe épaisse

1336











English

Height–of–cut adjustment

lever

Height settings

3. Pointer

Link rod

Spring cover

Français

Levfer de réglage de le

hauteur de coupe

Hauteurs de coupe

3. Marqueur

4. T

ige de liaison

Capot à ressorts







1003

English

1. Cover

2. Screw

Paper filter

Français

1. Capot

2. Vis

Filtre en papier

.030”

(.76 mm)

1782



English

OIl fill tube

Français

1. T

ube de remplissage d’huile



1328

English

Drain opening

Français

Orifice de vidange





1329

English

1. Cover 2.

Screws (2)

Français

1. Capot 2. V

is (2)

2348









English

Cable clamp screw

Throttle cable

Throttle lever

4. Stop

Français

1. V

is du serre-câble

Câble de commande des

gaz

Levier d’accélérateur

4. Butée

2341





English

Adjustment knob

Control cable

Français

Bouton de réglage

Câble de commande

2343

M–2948

3,2 mm

(1/8”)

Self-propelled model shown

Modèle autotracté représenté

2341

English

Cable conduit

Cable bracket

3. Nut

Français

Gaîne du câble

Support du câble

3. Ecrou

1330







English

1. Blade

Blade stif

fener

3. Blade

bolt and lockwasher

Français

1. Lame

2. Renfort

de lame

Boulon et rondelle de

blocage de la lame

vii

270

English

1. Sail

Flat part of blade

3. Wear

Slot formed

Français

1. Pale

Partie plate de la lame

3. Usure

Encoche due à l’usure

153

English

Sharpen at this angle only

Français

Aiguisez à cet angle seulement

782

English

Grease fitting (self–propelled model)

Français

Graisseur (modèles autopropulsès)

m-2858

English

1. W

ashout fitting

Quick disconnect coupling

3. Hose

Français

Raccord de rinçage

Raccord rapide

3. T

uyau d’arrosage

1330



English

1. Kickers

Français

Plaques de deflection

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Contents

Page

Introduction 1.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Safety 2

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Training 2

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Preparation 2

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operation 2

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Maintenance And Storage 3

. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sound Pressure Level 4

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sound Power Level 4

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Vibration Level 4

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Symbol Glossary

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Assembly 7

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Install Handle 7

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Install Discharge Tunnel Plug 7

. . . . . . . . . .

Install Starter Rope 7

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Before Starting 7

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fill Crankcase With Oil 7

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fill Fuel Tank W

ith Gasoline

. . . . . . . . . . .

Recycling Tips 9

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

General Tips 9

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cutting Grass

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cutting Leaves

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operation 10

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Starting, Stopping And Self–propelling 10

. . .

Using Dischar

ge Tunnel Plug 10

. . . . . . . . . .

Using Grass Bag

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setting Height-of-Cut 11

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Maintenance 12

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Servicing Air Cleaner 12

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Replacing Spark Plug 12

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Draining Gasoline 13

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Changing Crankcase Oil

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adjusting Throttle 14

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adjusting Wheel Traction Drive

(self–propelled model) 14

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adjusting Brake Cable

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Inspecting/Removing/ Sharpening Blade

Lubrication 15

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cleaning Mower Housing

. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Storage 16

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Toro product.

All of us at Toro want you to be completely satisfied

with your new product, so feel free to contact your

local Authorized Service Dealer for help with service,

genuine Toro parts, or other information you may

require.

Whenever you contact your Authorized Service

Dealer or the factory, always know the model and

serial numbers of your product. These numbers will

help the Service Dealer or Service Representative

provide exact information about your specific

product. You will find the model and serial number

decal located in a unique place on the product

(Fig. 1).

For your convenience, write the product model and

serial numbers in the space below.

Model No:

Serial No.

Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate

and maintain your product correctly. Reading this

manual will help you and others avoid personal injury

and damage to the product. Although Toro designs,

produces and markets safe, state-of-the-art products,

you are responsible for using the product properly

and safely. You are also responsible for training

persons who you allow to use the product about safe

operation.

The Toro warning system in this manual identifies

potential hazards and has special safety messages that

help you and others avoid personal injury, even death.

DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION are signal

words used to identify the level of hazard. However,

regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful.

DANGER signals an extreme hazard that will cause

serious injury or death if the recommended

precautions are not followed.

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WARNING signals a hazard that may cause serious

injury or death if the recommended precautions are

not followed.

CAUTION signals a hazard that may cause minor or

moderate injury if the recommended precautions are

not followed.

Two other words are also used to highlight

information. “Important” calls attention to special

mechanical information and “Note” emphasizes

general information worthy of special attention.

The left and right side of the machine is determined

by standing behind the handle in the normal

operator’s position.

Safety

Training

1. Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with

the controls and the proper use of the equipment.

2. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with

these instructions to use the lawnmower. Local

regulations may restrict the age of the operator.

3. Never mow while people, especially children, or

pets are nearby.

4. Keep in mind that the operator or user is

responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to

other people or their property.

Preparation

1. While mowing, always wear substantial

footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the

equipment when barefoot or wearing open

sandals.

2. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during

operation to protect eyes from foreign objects

that may be thrown from the machine. Wearing

of hearing protection, protective gloves and a

safety helmet is advisable.

3. Thoroughly inspect the area where the

equipment is to be used and remove all objects

which may be thrown by the machine.

4. WARNING – Petrol is highly flammable.

• Store fuel in containers specifically designed for

this purpose.

• Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while

refuelling.

• Add fuel before starting the engine. Never

remove the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol

while the engine is running or when the engine is

hot.

• If petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start the

engine but move the machine away from the area

of spillage and avoid creating any source of

ignition until petrol vapors have dissipated.

• Replace all fuel tanks and container caps

securely.

Replace faulty silencers.

6. Before using, always visually inspect to see that

the blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are

not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged

blades and bolts in sets to preserve balance.

7. On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating

one blade can cause other blades to rotate.

Operation

1. Do not operate the engine in a confined space

where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can

collect.

2. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.

3. Avoid operating the equipment in wet grass,

where feasible.

4. Always be sure of your footing on slopes.

5. Walk, never run.

6. For wheeled rotary machines, mow across the

face of slopes, never up and down.

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7. Exercise extreme caution when changing

direction on slopes.

Do not mow excessively steep slopes.

9. Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling

the lawnmower towards you.

10. Stop the blade(s) if the lawnmower has to be

tilted for transportation when crossing surfaces

other than grass, and when transporting the

lawnmower to and from the area to be mowed.

11. Never operate the lawnmower with defective

guards or shields, or without safety devices, for

example deflectors and/or grass catchers, in

place.

12. Do not change the engine governor settings or

overspeed the engine.

13. Disengage all blade and drive clutches before

starting the engine.

14. Start the engine or switch on the motor carefully

according to instructions and with feet well away

from the blade(s).

15. Do not tilt the lawnmower when starting the

engine or switching on the motor, except if the

lawnmower has to be tilted for starting. In this

case, do not tilt it more than absolutely necessary

and lift only the part which is away from the

operator.

16. Do not start the engine when standing in front of

the discharge chute.

17. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating

parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all

times.

18. Never pick up or carry a lawnmower while the

engine is running.

19. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug

wire.

• before clearing blockages or unclogging chute;

• before checking, cleaning or working on the

lawnmower;

• after striking a foreign object. Inspect the

lawnmower for damage and make repairs before

restarting and operating the lawnmower;

• if lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormally (check

immediately).

20. Stop the engine

• whenever you leave the lawnmower;

• before refuelling.

21. Reduce the throttle setting during engine shut

down and, if the engine is provided with a

shut-off valve, turn the fuel off at the conclusion

of mowing.

22. Go slow when using a trailing seat.

Maintenance

And Storage

1. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure

the equipment is in safe working condition.

2. Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank

inside a building where fumes may reach an

open flame or spark.

3. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any

enclosure.

4. To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine,

silencer, battery compartment and petrol storage

area free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease.

5. Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or

deterioration.

6. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.

7. If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be

done outdoors.

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Sound

Pressure Level

Model 20804

This unit has an equivalent continuous A-weighted

sound pressure at the operator ear of: 83 dB(A), based

on measurements of identical machines per ANSI

B71.5-1984 procedures.

Model 20809

This unit has an equivalent continuous A-weighted

sound pressure at the operator ear of: 82 dB(A), based

on measurements of identical machines per ANSI

B71.5-1984 procedures.

Sound

Power Level

This unit has a sound power level of: 96 dB(A)/1 pW,

based on measurements of identical machines per

Directive 84/538/EEC and amendments.

Vibration

Level

Model 20804

This unit has a maximum hand-arm vibration level of

9.4 m/s@, based on measurement of identical

machines per ISO 5349 procedures.

Model 20809

This unit has a maximum hand-arm vibration level of

5.5 m/s@, based on measurement of identical

machines per ISO 5349 procedures.

Symbol

Glossary

Safety

alert triangle —

symbol within triangle

indicates a hazard.

Do not open or

remove safety shields

while engine is

running.

Safety alert symbol

Rotating blade can cut

off toes or fingers.

Stay clear of mower

blade as long as

engine is running.

Read operator

’s

manual.

To avoid blade failure

when mulching, use

blade stiffener when

mower is equipped

with mulching plug.

Consult technical

manual for proper

service procedures.

Transmission

Stay a safe distance

from the machine.

Oil

GB–5

Stay a safe distance

from the mower

On/Run

Throw or flying

objects — Whole body

exposure

Engage

Thrown or flying

objects — Rotary

side-mounted mower

Keep deflector shield

in place.

Disengage

Stop engine before

leaving operator

position.

Battery charging

condition

Hourmeter/elapsed

operating hours

Fuel

Fast Neutral

Slow

First gear

Decreasing/Increasing

Second gear

Grease lubrication

point

Third gear

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Engine start

Cutting element —

basic symbol

Engine stop

Cutting element —

height adjustment

Choke

Pull rope.

Primer (start aid)

Wheel

Push primer three

times.

Wheel traction

Properly dispose of

batteries.

Lower control bar

Insert key in ignition

switch.

Raise control bar

Turn key in ignition

switch.

Raise/lower control

bar.

Move control.

Raise/lower control

bar.

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Raise control bar

Lower control bar

Assembly

Install

Handle

1. INSTALLING HANDLE—Loosen knobs on

mounting brackets (Fig. 2).

2. Position mounting brackets in a vertical position

so that holes face up.

3. Slide handle ends into holes in mounting

brackets until handle ends are completely seated

in brackets (Fig. 2). Make sure throttle cable and

traction cable (self–propelled model) are

positioned on top of left mounting bracket

(Fig. 3).

4. Rotate handle and mounting brackets rearward

until brackets fit securely into housing pockets

(Fig. 3).

5. Tighten knobs until edges of slots on top of

mounting brackets touch.

6. Use cable tie to secure cable(s) to lower side of

left hand tube (Fig. 4). Cable tie should be

positioned 25 mm (1”) from bend in handle. See

Figure 4 for correct cable placement.

7. Cut excess length from cable tie on lower left

handle.

Note: Make sure cable(s) do not interfere

with the raising or lowering of

discharge door.

Install

Discharge T

unnel Plug

1. Make sure engine is off.

Open dischar

ge door and insert plug into

discharge tunnel opening (Fig. 5).

3. Push plug all the way into the discharge tunnel

opening.

4. Lower discharge door over plug.

Install

Starter Rope

1. Pull the starter rope through the rope guide on

the handle (Fig. 6). To make the rope easier to

loop, squeeze the blade control bar on the handle

(Fig. 9) to release the blade brake.

Before

Starting

Fill

Crankcase W

ith Oil

Initially, crankcase must be filled with 0.6 L

(20 ounces) of SAE 30 oil. Use any high quality

detergent oil having the American Petroleum Institute

(API) “service classification”—SF, SG or SH.

Before each use, assure oil level is between ADD and

FULL mark (Fig. 7). Add oil if level is low.

1. Position mower on level surface and clean

around oil dipstick.

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2. Remove dipstick by rotating cap

counterclockwise 1/4 turn.

3. Wipe dipstick and insert it into filler neck.

Rotate cap 1/4 turn. Then remove dipstick and

check level of oil (Fig. 7). If level is low, add

only enough oil to raise level to FULL mark on

dipstick.

DO NOT FILL ABOVE FULL

MARK BECAUSE ENGINE COULD BE

DAMAGED WHEN ST

ARTED. POUR OIL

SLOWLY.

Note: Check oil level each time mower is

used or after every 5 hours of mower

operation. Initially, change oil after the

first 5 hours of operation; thereafter,

change oil after every 50 hours of

operation. More frequent oil changes

are required in dusty or dirty

conditions.

4. Insert dipstick into filler neck and rotate cap

clockwise 1/4 turn to lock it in place.

Fill

Fuel T

ank W

ith Gasoline

POTENTIAL

HAZARD

• In certain conditions gasoline is extremely

flammable and highly explosive.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

• A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn

you, others, and cause property damage.

HOW TO AV

OID THE HAZARD

• Use a funnel and fill the fuel tank outdoors,

in an open area, 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 6 mm to 13 mm (1/4” to 1/2”) below the

bottom of the filler neck. This empty space

in the tank allows gasoline to expand.

• Never smoke when handling gasoline, and

stay away from an open flame or where

gasoline fumes may be ignited by a spark.

• Store gasoline in an approved container

and keep it out of the reach of children.

• Never buy more than a 30-day supply of

gasoline.

Note: The Toro Company strongly

recommends the use of fresh, clean,

UNLEADED regular grade gasoline in

Toro gasoline powered products.

Unleaded gasoline burns cleaner,

extends engine life, and promotes good

starting by reducing the build–up of

combustion chamber deposits. Leaded

gasoline can be used if unleaded is not

available.

1. Clean around fuel tank cap and remove cap from

tank (Fig. 7). Do not fill tank full. Using

unleaded gasoline, fill fuel tank to within 6 to 13

mm (1/4” to 1/2”) from top of tank, not into

filler neck.

2. Install fuel tank cap and wipe up any spilled

gasoline.

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IMPORTANT: Do not mix oil with the

gasoline. Do not use gasoline that has been

stored in an approved container from one

season to the next.

Toro recommends that a fuel stabilizer be used

regularly in all Toro gasoline powered products

during operation and storage seasons. Stabilizers

clean the engine during operation and prevent

gum-like varnish deposits from forming in the

engine during periods of storage.

IMPORTANT: Some fuels, called oxygenated

or reformulated gasolines, ar

e gasolines

blended with alcohols or ethers. Excessive

amounts of these blends can damage the fuel

system or cause performance problems. Never

use methanol

, gasoline containing methanol,

gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol or

white gas because engine fuel system damage

could result. If any undesirable operating

symptoms occur, use gasoline with a lower

percentage of alcohol or ether.

Do not use fuel additives other than those

manufactured for fuel stabilization during

storage such as T

oro’s Stabilizer/conditioner

or a similar product. Toro’s

Stabilizer/conditioner is a petroleum distillate

based conditioner/stabilizer. Toro does not

recommend stabilizers with an alcohol base

such as ethanol, methanol or isopropyl.

Additives should not be used to try to

enhance the power or performance of the

machine.

Recycling

ips

General

ips

Follow these instructions whether cutting grass or

leaves for the best cutting results and lawn

appearance:

• Maintain a sharp blade

throughout the cutting

season. Periodically file down nicks on blade.

• Mow only dry grass or leaves. Wet grass and

leaves tend to clump on yard and may cause

mower to plug or engine to stall. They also may

be slippery to walk on and could cause you to

slip and fall.

POTENTIAL HAZARD

• Wet grass or leaves can cause you to slip

and contact blade.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

• Blade contact can seriously injure you.

HOW TO AV

OID THE HAZARD

• Mow only in dry condition.

• Set engine speed to fastest position. Maximum

horsepower provides best cutting results.

• Clean clippings or leaves from underside of

mower deck after each mowing.

• Keep engine in good running condition. Cutting

and recutting requires more horsepower.

• Clean air filter more frequently. Cutting and

recutting stirs up more clippings and dust which

clogs the air filter and reduces engine

performance.

Cutting

Grass

• Grass grows at different rates at different times

of the year. In the heat of the summer, it is

generally best to cut grass at the C, D or E

height-of-cut settings. Only about 1/3 of the

grass blade should be cut off. Cutting below the

C setting is not recommended unless grass is

sparse or it is late fall when grass growth begins

to slow down.

• When cutting grass over six inches tall, you may

want to first mow using the highest height-of-cut

setting and a slower walking speed; then mow

again at a lower setting for best lawn appearance.

If grass is too long and leaves clumps on top of

lawn, mower may plug and cause engine to stall.

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• Alternate mowing direction. This helps disperse

clippings over lawn for even fertilization.

If the finished cut lawn appearance is unsatisfactory,

try one or more of the following:

• Sharpen the blade.

• Walk at a slower pace while mowing.

• Raise the height-of-cut setting on your mower.

• Cut grass more frequently.

• Overlap cutting swaths instead of cutting a full

swath with each pass.

• Mow across the marginal areas a second time.

• Set height-of-cut on front wheels one notch

lower than rear wheels. (example: set front

wheels at “C” setting and rear wheels at “D”

setting)

Cutting

Leaves

• When cutting is complete, always be sure that

50% of the lawn shows through the cut leaf

cover. This may require one or more passes over

the leaves.

• For light leaf coverage, position all wheels at the

same height-of-cut setting.

• If there are more than five inches of leaves on

lawn, set the front wheels one or two notches

higher than the rear wheels. This makes it easier

to feed leaves under mower deck.

• Walk at a slower mowing speed if leaves are not

being cut up finely enough to be hidden down in

the grass.

• If you cut up a lot of oak leaves, you might want

to add lime to your grass in the spring. Lime

reduces the acidity of oak leaves.

Operation

Starting,

Stopping And

Self–propelling

CONTROLS—Throttle, blade control bar,

self–propel control bar (self–propelled model only)

and recoil starter are on upper handle (Fig. 9).

1. Push spark plug wire onto spark plug (Fig. 8).

2. STARTING (Fig. 9)—Move throttle forward to

FAST position.

Push primer three (3) times (Fig. 8). Wait about

two (2) seconds between each push.

Note: Do not use primer to restart a warm

engine after a short shutdown.

However, cool weather may require

priming to be repeated.

Squeeze blade control bar against handle. Pull

recoil starter out until slack in rope is taken up.

Then pull vigorously to start the engine. When

engine starts, regulate engine speed as desired.

3. STOPPING (Fig. 9)—To stop engine, release

blade control bar. Pull wire off spark plug if

mower will be unattended or not used.

4. WHEEL TRACTION OPERATION

(self–propelled model) (Fig. 9)—Squeeze

self-propel control bar against handle to drive.

To stop the self–propel drive, release the

self-propel control bar.

Note: The drive wheels are equipped with

freewheeling clutches which enable the

mower to be pulled rearward easier

when the wheel drive is disengaged. To

disengage the clutches, mower must be

pushed forward at least 2.5 cm (1”)

after wheel drive operation has

stopped.

Using

Discharge T

unnel Plug

1. Stop engine.

GB–11

Open dischar

ge door and insert plug into

discharge tunnel opening (Fig. 10).

3. Push plug all the way into the discharge tunnel

opening.

4. Lower discharge door over plug.

5. To remove the plug, raise discharge door and

pull plug out of discharge tunnel.

Using

Grass Bag

1. Stop engine and wait for all parts to stop.

2. INST

ALLING BAG—Raise discharge door,

slide bag ramp attached to bag into discharge

opening, and hook bag frame onto mounting

bracket (Fig. 11). Allow discharge door to rest

on top of bag (Fig. 12).

Note: Make sure grass bag door is fully

closed against grass bag before

installing bag on mower.

REMOVING BAG—

Stop engine and wait for

all moving parts to stop. For protection, always

keep hands and feet away from mower housing

while engine is running. Raise discharge door.

While holding discharge door up, grasp handle

on grass bag and lift bag off mower. Allow

discharge door to close.

Note: When removing the grass bag, the bag

ramp scoops out any clippings that

may be plugging the discharge

opening. If the discharge opening

remains plugged, clear all clippings

from the mower.

4. EMPTYING BAG—Grasp bag frame handle

and rear of grass bag. Tip bag door up and

gradually tip bag forward to empty clippings.

POTENTIAL HAZARD

• Grass clippings and other objects can be

thrown from an open discharge tunnel.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

• Objects thrown with enough force could

cause serious personal injury or death to

operator or bystander.

HOW TO AV

OID THE HAZARD

• Never open door on discharge tunnel when

engine is running unless the grass bag or

discharge tunnel plug is securely installed.

POTENTIAL HAZARD

• A worn grass bag could allow small stones

and other similar debris to be thrown in

operator’s or bystander’s direction.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

• Thrown objects can cause serious personal

injury or death to operator or bystanders.

HOW TO AV

OID THE HAZARD

• Check the grass bag frequently. If it is

damaged, install a new genuine TORO

replacement bag.

Setting

Height-of-Cut

Toro’s exclusive SmartWheel provides a simple

method for determining the proper cutting height.

The SmartWheel has two cutting scales —

SPARSE/NORMAL and LUSH — to ensure the best

height-of-cut setting in any mowing condition. Use

the SPARSE/NORMAL scale during the warm

summer season for the majority of your mowing. The

LUSH scale is for thick, moist, succulent grass that

grows most often in the spring.

In general, it is recommended that:

• Grass length should usually be cut at the C, D or

E settings or MAINTAINED

at two to three

inches in height.

GB–12

• Cutting below the C setting is not recommended

unless grass is sparse or it is late fall when grass

growth begins to slow down. When cutting long

grass, you may need to use a higher

height-of-cut setting and a slower walking speed;

then recut the grass at a more normal setting. If

grass is too long and leaves clumps on top of

lawn, mower may plug and cause engine to stall.

• The SmartWheel calculates the proper setting to

ensure that no more than 1/3 of the grass blade is

cut off.

1. Before starting the engine and beginning to

mow, push the mower into the grass. Stop when

the letters on the SmartWheel design on the rear

left wheel are upright (Fig. 13).

2. Using the coded SmartWheel design (Fig. 13),

compare the tips of the grass blades to the letters

on the belt cover. Whichever letter the tips of the

grass blades correspond with is the proper

cutting height.

3. Use one or two fingers to squeeze the

height-of-cut adjustment lever (Fig. 14).

To raise the wheel height, squeeze the lever to

unlock the height-of-cut and pull up on the

mower. Release lever when desired height is

found. To lower the height, squeeze the

height-of-cut adjustment lever and push down on

the mower while rolling the mower forward.

Use the pointer on the link rod to locate the

correct setting. All wheels automatically adjust

to the same height-of-cut setting.

4. Make sure the height adjustment lever is locked

into a height setting before beginning operation.

The height should not change when the

height-of-cut is locked.

Maintenance

POTENTIAL HAZARD

• Engine could be started accidentally.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

• Accidental starting of engine could cause

serious injury to operator or bystanders.

HOW TO AV

OID THE HAZARD

• Pull wire off spark plug before performing

any maintenance or adjustments.

Servicing

Air Cleaner

Normally, replace air cleaner after every 25 operating

hours. More frequent replacing is required when

mower is operated in dusty or dirty conditions. See

your Authorized Toro Service Dealer for replacement

parts.

1. Stop engine and pull wire off spark plug (Fig. 8).

2. Loosen screw securing air cleaner cover to

engine (Fig. 15). Tilt air cleaner cover down and

clean cover thoroughly.

3. Remove paper air cleaner filter (Fig. 15) and

discard.

4. Insert a new paper air cleaner filter.

5. Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure with screw.

IMPORTANT: Do not operate engine without

air cleaner element otherwise extreme engine

wear and damage will likely result.

Replacing

Spark Plug

Use a Champion RJ19LM spark plug or equivalent.

Correct air gap is 0.76 mm (0.030”). Remove plug

after every 25 operating hours and check its

condition.

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