FORM NO. 3313-315 Rev. A MODEL NO. 16586 they & UP MODEL NO. 16785 thru & UP OPERATOR'S MANUAL TOR. t 21" (053 FINGERTIP START SIDE DISCHARGE J personal injury. BEFORE OPERATING 1. Read this manual carefully before operating the mower. Become familiar with the contrails and proper use of the mower. Never allow children to operate the mower or adults fo operate if without proper instructions 2.
A\ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 20. Before mower is cleaned, inspected. serviced or adjusted. stop engine and disconnect high tension wire from spark plug. Keep wire away from plug to prevent accidental starting. 21. To assure the mower is in safe operating condition, frequently check and keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight.
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 latches backward until handle studs snap into center hole. Push hair pin cotters through holes in pivot ping Figure 1 2 UPPER HANDLE (Fig. 2) Secure upper and lower shandies in place with handle screws and flange nets Control cables must be in front of lower handle cross member Secure control cables in position with cable chp, 3. STARTER ROPE (Fig.
BEFORE OPERATING A DANGER: Gasoline is extremely tamable and explosive under certain conditions. Do not smoke when handling fuel and keep fuel lar away from open Sames and sparks, Never buy more than a 30 day supply of gasoline. Store gasoline approved container and keep it out of the reach of children. Retie! outdoors, only when engine is cold. Fill tank to within 1/4“ to 1/2" (6t 13 mm) from its top. This space is for expansion of duet. Use tunnel or spout to prevent spilling. Wipe up any spilled gas.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2-IN-1 MOWING VERSATILITY SIDE DISCHARGE In summer. disperse chippings 1o the side when grass grows sower and is drier SIDE BAG Optional side bag kit {Fig. 5 lets you bag lush grass in spring 1o help keep your lawn free of thatch forming clippings. 1n the fall. bag leaves while you mow to eliminate the hand-blistering raking job. OPTIONAL SIDE BAGGING KIT Figure 5 STARTING. STOPPING, SELF-PROPELLING 1. CONTROLS (Fig.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Figure 8 1. Stop the engine and pull wire off spark plug. 2 For easier adjustment. lift housing up so wheel is off ground. Squeeze adjusting jeer 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 setting Note: Front wheels can be adjusted 1o cinch. Use this setting with 1-inch rear wheel setting.
MAINTENANCE A CAUTION Pull wire off spark plug before performing adjustments oF maintenance. SERVICING AIR CLEANER Normally, clean air cleaner after every 25 operating hours. More frequent cleaning is required when mower is operated in dusky or dint conditions. 1. Stop engine and pull wire off spark plug 2. Lift tabs atop of air cleaner cover and pivot cover down. Clean cover thoroughly (Fig. 10). 3. outside of foam element is dirty. remove it from air cleaner body (Fig. 10}. Clean thoroughly Figure 10 A.
MAINTENANCE INSPECTING, REMOVING, SHARPENING BLADE 1 Stop engine and pull wire off spark plug 2. Drain fuel tank. refer 1o Raining Fuel, page 7 3. Tip mower on its theft side (Fig. 12} BLADE, BOLT AND LOCK WASHER Figure 12 4. INSPECTING BLADE — Carefully examine blade for sharpness and wear, especially where fiat and curved pairs meet (Fig. 134) Since sand and abrasive material can wear away the metal that connects the flat and curved parts of the blade, check bide before using the mower.
MAINTENANCE GREASE FITTING Figure 15 CHECKING TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL The transmission is filled with E.P. 00 gear oit thatch LG-5or LG-Brating. Level of gear o must be checked at least every 25 aerating hours, before storage and before the mowing season begins. 1. Stop engine and pull wire off spark plug Remove two screws and il off transmission cover 2. CHECKING GEAR OIL LEVEL (Fig.
MAINTENANCE 3. ADJUST CABLE CONDUIT — Loosen nut on cable bracket (Fig. 18). Insert 1/8” 3/16” object between brake lever and handle. Pull stack is removed down on cable conduit until Then tighten nut | N Figure 18 PREPARING MOWER FOR STORAGE 1. Drain fuel: refer to Draining Fuel. page 7. Then start engine and let it idle until ail fuel is consumed and engine stops. If tel is not drained completely, gum-like varnish deposits wilt form and cause poor engine operation, even starting problems. 2.
UP-2784% Hours Used MAINTENANCE RECORD P Spark Transmission: Lubrication Plug Ol Level Air Cleaner Service Winter Storage 1"
@he Torn Promise A Two Year Limited Warranty O Al Astatine Powered Consumer Produces The Toto Company promises 1o repair these TOR Dustcarts if defective in materials or workmanship. The following time periods from the date of purchase apply: Residential Product, . Residential Products Used Commercially The costs of parts and labor are included, but the customer pays the transportation costs. Just return any residential product to an Authorized TOR service Dealer or TOR Distributor.