FORM NO. 3316-419 MODEL NO, 16400 — & UP MODEL NC. 16401 — & UP OPERATOR’S MANUAL TOR. L 21” SIDE DISCHARGE N MOWER A SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This-mower “meets or exceeds CPS blade safety requirements for walk behind rotary mowers™ and the specifications of the American National Standards Institute. However, improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner can result in injury.
A\ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 22. Before mower is cleaned, inspected, serviced, or 26. Allow engine to cool before storing mower In any adjusted, stop engine and disconnect wire from enclosure. Do not store mower near any open flame spark plug. Keep wire away from plug to prevent scar where gasoline fumes may be ignited by a spark. accidental starting. 9 27. Do not overspend the engine by changing gov. To ensure the mower Is in safe operating conditioner settings.
SET—UP INSTRUCTIONS INSTALL HANDLES AND STARTER ROPE 1. LOWER HANDLES (Fig. sure control cables are between lower handle tubes. Push ends of handle together and install on pivot pins. Bend handle latches slightly inward, Move handle and fatties backward until handle studs snap into center hole. Push hair pin cotters through holes in pivot pins. Figure 1 2. UPPER HANDLE {Fig. upper and lower handle in place with handle bolts and lockouts. Control cables must be in back of lower handle cross member.
BEFORE OPERATING FILL CRANKCASE WITH OIL Initially, crankcase must be filled with a maximum of 20 ounces (0.6 L) of SAE 30 oil. 10W320 oit may be substituted if SAE 30 oil is not available. Use any high quality detergent ofl having the American Petroleum Institute {AP1} “service SF or 8G. Before each use, ensure oil level is between FULL and ADD marks on dipstick (Fig. 4). Add oil if level is at or below ADD mark. 1. Position mower on level surface and clean around oil dipstick. 2.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING TIPS 1. BEFORE OPERATING—Ensure engine brake, self-propelled drive (selfi—propelled model only), and control bar function properly. When control bar is released, blade and engine are designed to stop. 2. CUTTING AND BAGGING--To improve duality of cut, discharge clippings toward previously cut area. Best results are achieved when engine is running at maximum speed and only about 1/3 of the grass blade is cut.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ADJUSTING HEIGHT-OF-CUT Five notches cast into the housing represent each graduated height-of-cut setting (Fig. 7). Figure 7 &\ pang Er * Adjusting levers could bring hands into contact with moving blade, » Contact with blade could cause serious personal injury. » Do not adjust the height—of—cut settings when engine is running and blade is rotating. » Do not put fingers under housing to lift mower when adjusting levers. 1. Stop the engine and pull the wits off the spark plug (Fig.
MAINTENANCE ~ AR CLEANER .| {. HOVER. ey Figure 8 4. Insert new paper air cleaner filter cartridge so lip touches back plate as shown in Figure 10. BACK PLATE PAPER AIF CLEANER up FILTER Figure 10 5. Close air cleaner cover and secure with screw, IMPORTANT: Do not operate engine without air cleaner element because extreme engine wear and damage will likely resit. REPLACING SPARK PLUG Use a Champion RJ19LM spark plug or equivalent. Correct air gap is 0.030" (0.76 mm).
MAINTENANCE 3. The oif drain pig is on the underside of the mower deck (Fig. 13). The recommended procedure for tipping the mower to access the plug is to tip the mower backward note its handle and have someone firmly hold the mower in this position while you remove the plug. DO NOT TiP MOWER ON SIDES OR FORWARD WHEN DRAINING OIL.. Alternative Method: Tip the mower backward onto handier and place a heavy object such as a sandbag on handier o hold mower securely in tilted position.
MAINTENANCE A\ DANGER +* A worn or damaged blade could break and a piece of blade could be thrown into operator's or bystander’s area. # Thrown piece of blade could cause serious personal injury or death to operator or bystanders. + inspect blade periodically for wear or damage. * Replace a worn or damaged bide. GREASE FITTING 9 6. SHARPENING BLADE—Using a file, sharpen top side of blade and maintain original cutting angle (Fig. 16).
MAINTENANCE PLASTIC PLUG ] Figure 18 Mote: A clean Slews type ail container or any other clean container with a small tip can be used to add oil. Using a dirty oil container could contaminate transmission case and eventually cause damage. ADJUSTING WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL (self-propelled model only) 1 front wheels do not engage and disengage orifice new wheel drive control cable is installed, an adjustment is required. 1. Stop engine and pull wire off spark plug (Fig. 11}. 2. Remove transmission cover {Fig.
MAINTENANCE PREPARING MOWER FOR STORAGE 1. For long term storage, either drain gasoline from fuel tank or use a fuel additive before storing. To drain gasoline, refer to Draining Gasoline, page 7. After fuel is drained, start engine and let it idle until all fuel is consumed and engine stops. Repeat the starting procedure two more times to ensure all gas is removed from the engine. If gasoline is not drained, gum-like varnish deposits will form and cause poor engine operation, even starting problems.
Consumer i Products THE TOR TOTAL COVERAGE GUARANTEE A Full Two— Year Warranty {Limited Warranty for Commercial Use) What Is Covered By This Express Warranty? The Toto Company promises to repair any TOR Product used for residential purposes if defective in materials or workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase. The cast of parts and labor are included, but the customer pays the transportation costs. Transportation within a 15 mile radius of the servicing dealer is.