FORM NO. 3320-506 Rev. A MODEL NO. 16212C & UP MODEL NO. (0.53 m) SP SIDE DISCHARGE OPERATOR'S MANUAL J FINGERTIP START A\ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING 1. Read this manual carefully before operating the mower. Become familiar with the controls and proper use of the mower. Never allow children to operate the mower or adults to operate it without proper instructions. 2. Keep everyone, especially children and pets, away trim the area of operation. ‘Thoroughly inspect area where mower will be used.
A\ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS open flame or where gasoline fumes may be ignited by a spark 25. Do overstepped the engine by changing governor settings 26. At the time of manufacture the mower conformed to the safety standards in effect for rosary mowers. To assure optimum performance and continued safety certification of the mower, use genuine TOR replacement parts and accessories. Replacement parts and access ones made by either manufacturers may resit in non-conformance with the safety standards.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Set-Up Instructions .. Be tore Operating Operating instructions . Maintenance Servicing Air Cleaner Replacing Spark Plug . Cleaning Mower Housing Braining Fuel. e inspecting, Removing Sharpening Blade 8 SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS INSTALL HANDLES AND STARTER ROPE 1, LOWER HANDLES (Fig. 1) — Push ends of handle together and install on pivot pins. Move handle and tatties backward until handle studs snap into center hole. Push hair pin ceteris through hots in pivot pins, Figure 1 2.
BEFORE OPERATING and keep it out of the reach of children. any spilled gas. A DANGER: Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive under certain conditions, Do not smoke when handling fuel and keep fuel far away from open Sames and sparks. Never buy more than a 30 day supply of gasoline. Store gasoline in an approved container Refuel outdoors, only when engine is cold. Fill tank to within 1/4” to 1/2" from its top. This space is for expansion ol fuel. Use runnel or spout to prevent spilling.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2-IN-1 MOWING VERSATILITY SIDE DISCHARGE — In summer, disperse clippings to the side when grass grows sower and is drier. S10E BAG — Optional side bag kit (Fig. 6) lets you bag gush grass in spring to help keep your lawn tree of thatch forming clippings. In the fall, bag leaves white you mow to eliminate the hand-glistering raking job. OPTIONAL SINE BAGGING KIT E : Figure 6 STARTING, STOPPING, SELF-PROPELLING 1. CONTROLS (Fig.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Stop the engine and pull wire off spark pig 2. For easier adjustment, Sift housing up S0 wheel is off ground. Squeeze adjusting lever toward wheel {Fig. 9} and move them to desired setting. Assure pin on adjusting lever engages notch in housing. Adjust all wheels to the same settling. Note: Front wheels can be adjusted to cinch. Use this setting with 1-inch rear wheel setting.
MAINTENANCE A CAUTION Pull wire off spark plug before performing adjustments or maintenance. SERVICING AIR CLEANING Normally, clean air cleaner after every 50 operating hours. More frequent cleaning is required when mower is repeated in dusty or dirty conditions. 1. Stop engine and pull wire off spark plug {Fig. 10} 2. Lift tabs atop of air cleaner cover and pivot cover down. Clean cover thoroughly {Fig. 10) 3. Outside of foam element 5 dirty. remove it from air cleaner body (Fig. 10}, Clean thoroughly.
MAINTENANCE INSPECTING, REMOVING, SHARPENING BLADE 1. Stop engine and pull wire oft spark plug. 2. Drain fuel tank: refer to Draining Fuel, page 7 3. Tip mower on its left side (Fig. 12}, BLADE, BOLT AND LOCK WASHER 5. REMOVING BLADE — Grasp end of blade using as rag or thickly padded glove. Remove blade obit, dishwasher and bide (Fig. 12} Note: For optimum performance, install new blade before cutting season begins. During the year file down small nicks to maintain the cutting edge 6.
MAINTENANCE / | | GREASE | FITTING Figure 15 CHECKING TRANSMISSION OiL LEVEL The transmission is filled with #90 gear oil that has a LG-5 or LG-6 rating. Level ot gear oil must be checked at least every 25 operating hours, before storage and before the mowing season begins. 1. Stop engine and purl wire off spark plug Remove two screws and fight off transmission cover. 2. CHECKING GEAR OIL LEVEL (Fig. 18) — Position mower on level surface and clean around plastic plug.
MAINTENANCE between brake lever and handle. Pull down on cable conduit until slack is removed. Then tighten nut. CABLE, CONDUIT Figure 18 PREPARING MOWER FOR STORAGE 1. Drain fuel: refer to Draining Fuel, page 7. Then start engine and et it idle until ali fuel is 2. Remove spark plug and pour 2 teaspoons of Toto two-cycle oif into hole in cylinder. Pauli starter rope slowly to coat inside of cylinder. install spark plug and tighten to 10 phi-lb {13.6 Nm} DO NOT INSTALL WIRE ON SPARK PLUG 3.