FORM NO, 3320-549 MODEL NO, 16578 0060001 & UP MODEL NO. 16776 & UP OPERATOR'S MANUAL TOR. FINGERTIP START L 21" (0.53 SIDE DISCHARGE J 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 from the area of operation.
A\ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 26. At the time of manufacture the mower conformed to the safety standards in effect for rotary mowers. To assure optimum performance and continued safety certification of the mower, use genuine TOR replacement parts and accessories. Replacement parts and accessories made by other manufacturers may result in non-conformance with the safety standards, and that could be dangerous, SYMBOL GLOSSARY Safety alert Keep hands away A N\ e Keep hands and feet away from rotating blade \ Read and
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Set-Up Instructions . L3 Before Operating. . . . Operating Instructions . . . Maintenance. . .. .. Servicing Air Cleaner Changing Crankcase Oil Adjusting Throttle. . . . Replacing Spark Plug . . Cleaning Mower Housing. Draining Fuel INSTALL HANDLES AND STARTER ROPE 1. LOWER HANDLES (Fig. 1} — Push ends of handle together and install on pivot pins. Move handle and latches backward until handier studs snap into center hole.
BEFORE OPERATING and keep it out of the reach of children. any soiled gas. A DANGER: Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive under certain conditions, Do not smoke when handling Tue and keep fuel far away trim open flames 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 1o within 1/4" to 1/2" (610 13 poolroom #1s top. This space is for expansion of fuel. Use funnel or spout 1o prevent spilling.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.N-1 MOWING VERSATILITY SIDE DISCHARGE — ln summer, disperse clippings to the side when grass grows slower and is drier. SIDE BAG — Optional side bag kit {Fig. B) lets you bay gush grass in spring. In the fall, bag leaves while you mow 1o eliminate the hand-blistering raking job. OPTIONAL SIDE BAGGING KIT ® Figure 5 STARTING, STOPPING, SELF PROPELLING 1. CONTROLS (Figs.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS /3 12 E LRI { N Figure 8 Figure 8 MAINTENANCE A CAUTION Pull wire off spark pig before performing adjustments or maintenance, SERVICING AIR CLEANER No really, clean air cleaner after every 2% operating hours. More frequent cleaning is required when mower is operated in dusty or dirty conditions. 1. Stop engine and pull wire off spark plug {Fig, 10}. 2. Place fingers under right side of cover and lift it up {Fig. 10}, Clean inside and outside of cover if it is dirty.
MAINTENANCE Figure 11 4, After draining, fill engine with fresh oil; refer to Fill Crankcase With Oil, page 4. ADJUSTING THROTTLE Throttle control adjustment may be required if engine does not start or stop, Whenever a new throttle control cable is installed, throttle must be adjusted, 1. Stop engine and pull wire off spark plug. 2. Move throttle control lever to the SLOW position. 3. loosen cable clamp screw untie throttle cable is free to shied (Fig. 10). 4.
MAINTENANCE INSPECTING, REMOVING, SHARPENING BLADE 1. Stop engine and pull wire off spark plug {Fig. 10}, 2. Drain fuel tank: refer to Draining Fuel, page 7. 3. Tip mower on its left side {Fig. 14}, BLADE, BOLT AND LOCK WASHER Figure 14 4. INSPECTING BLADE Carefully examine blade for sharpness and wear, especially where flat and curved parts meet {Fig. 15A}, Since sand and abrasive material can wear away the metal that connects the flat and curved parts or the blade, check blade before using the mower.
MAINTENANCE Figure 17 CHECKING TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL The transmission is filled with #90 gear oil that has a2 LG-5 or Guy-6 rating, Level of gear oil must be checked at least every 25 operating hours, before storage and before the mowing season begins. 1. Stop engine and pull wire off spark plug. Remove two screws and lift off transmission cover. 2. CHECKING GEAR OIL LEVEL (Fig. 18} — Position mower on level surface and clean around plastic plug. Remove plastic plug and watch for oil to ooze out of hole.
MAINTENANCE object between brake lever and handle. Pauli down on cable conduit until slack is removed. Then tighten nut. WSt CABLE CONDUIT Figure 20 PREPARING MOWER FOR STORAGE 1. For long term storage, either drain gasoline from fuel tank or add a fuel additive to the gasoline. To drain gasoline, refer to Draining Gasoline, page 7. After fuel is drained, start engine and let it die until all fuel is consumed and engine stops.