FORM NO. 3316582 EN MODEL NO. 20438 — & UP MODEL NO. 2043% & UP OPERATOR’S MANUAL TOR L 21” RECYCLER® Il SUPER PRO® J MOWER A\ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SON, WARNING OR DANGER — may result in personal injury. This mower meets or exceeds CPS blade safety requirements for walk behind rotary mowers and the specifications of the American National Standards Institute. Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner can result in injury.
A\ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 18. Do not touch engine while it is running or shortly after it is stopped because engine will be hot enough to cause a burn. 19. Refuel only when engine is cool. 20. if mower must be lifted to be transported, turn off engine and stay behind the handle until all moving parts stop. MAINTENANCE 21. Perform only those maintenance instructions described in this manual. If major repairs are ever needed o if assistance is desired, contact your local Authorized TOR Service Dealer. 22.
SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS INSTALL HANDLE 1. The mowers are shipped from the factory with filler between the upper and lower handle joints to prevent shipping and assembly damage. Align upper and lower handles and remove the filler with a pliers. 2. The left handier knob is shipped from the factory on the outside of the handle (Fig. 1). Remove the left knee and bolt. Reinstall knob and bolt on inside of handier (Fig. 2). Both handle knobs should be positioned on the inside of the handles. Tighten handle knobs.
BEFORE OPERATING FILL CRANKCASE WITH OIL (Fig. 4) Fill crankcase with SAE 30 oil until oil level reaches FULL mark on dipstick as shown in Figure 4, 10W-30 oil may be substituted if SAE 30 is not available. The maximum crankcase capacity is 25 ounces (0.78 liters) of oil. Use any high duality detergent oil having the American Petroleum Institute (API) “service class F or 8G. Before gate use, ensure ol level is between ADD and FULL marks on dipstick. Add ofl if level is low. 1.
RECYCLING TIPS GENERAL TIPS Folio 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. & Only mow dry grass or leaves. Wet grass and airwaves 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 fo slip and fail. A\ WARNING ® Wet grass or leaves can cause you to slip and contact blade.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STARTING, STOPPING, AND 1. CONTROLS—Key switch {electric start mode only}, ground speed control, throttle, and blade/ self-propelled control bar are on upper handle {Fig. 5). Fingertip starter is on top of engine (Fig. 6). SELF-PROPELLED CONTROL 8AR | 142 Figure 5 FINGERTIP STARTER FUEL TANK 2. Push spark plug wire onto spark plug (Fig. 18). 3. Move ground speed control to N {neutral) position. 4a. KEY-ELECTRIC STARTING (electric start model throttle to CHOKE.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SETTING Toto's exclusive Gearwheel ™ provides a simple method for determining the proper cutting height. The Smart Wheel has two cutting scales — SPARSE/ NORMAL and LUSH to ensure the best height— of-out 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 or when grass is fertilized and watered frequently.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CHECK BLADE BRAKE CLUTCH OPERATION Check the control bar before each use o ensure the Blade Brake Clutch {BBC) safety system is operating properly. A: Normal Control Bar Operation Test 1. With engine off, wheel mower onto a paved surface in a non windy area. 2. Pu tall four wheels in "E” height—of—cut position (Fig. 9). 3. Put ground speed selector in & {neutral) position. 4. Take a half sheet of newspaper and crumple it into a ball small enough to go under deck (approx.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS B: Special Control Bar Test 1. With the engine off, wheel mower onto a paved surface in & non windy area. 2. Put all four wheels in "E” height—of—cut position / [ulalofa]<] (Fig. 13). HEIGHT ~OF CUT LEVER 78 Figure 13 3. Put ground speed selector in son. (neutral} posit. Take a half sheet of newspaper and crumple it into a ball small enough to go under the deck (approx. three inches in diameter) (Fig. 14). 5. Place ball of newspaper five inches in front of mower (Fig. 14). 6.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS A\ DANGER # if the Blade Brake Clutch system is inoperative, blade will continue to rotate when control bar is released. Contact with bide could occur. + Blade contact can cause serious personal injury or death. & Never use a BBC equipped power mower with an inoperative safety system. + Return your fawn mower 1o your dealer for repair if a safety system fails to operate properly.
MAINTENANCE A\ caution * Engine could start accidentally. # Accidental starting of engine could cause serious injury to operator or bystanders. * Pull wire off spark plug and remove key from switch on electric start model before performing any maintenance or adjustments. SERVICING AIR CLEANER Normally, clean air cleaner after every 25 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. 18).
MAINTENANCE DRAINING GASOLINE 1. Stop engine and pull wire off spark plug {Fig. 18). Remove key from switch on electric start model. 2. Remove cap from fuel tank and use pump—type siphon to drain fuel into clean gas can. Note: This is the only procedure recommended for draining fuse. CHANGING CRANKCASE OIL Change oil after the first 2 operating hours and after every 25 hours thereafter. Since warm oil drains better and carries more contaminants than cold, run engine for a minute or so before draining oil.
MAINTENANCE 3. CHECK ADJUSTMENT—Slowly pull mower backward while control bar is gradually moved forward handle. Adjustment is correct when rear wheels stop turning and control is about 1-1/2 inches from handle {Fig. 23}. Figure 23 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until properly adjusted. INSPECTING/REMOVING/SHARPENING BLADE Always mow with a sharp blade. A sharp blade cuts cleanly and without tearing or shredding the grass blades like a dull blade. 1. Stop engine and pull wire off spark plug {Fig. 18).
MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT: Check balance of blade by putting it on a blade balance. An inexpensive balance can be purchased at a hardware store. A balanced blade will stay in a horizontal position and an unbalanced blade will settee to the heavy side. if the blade is not balanced, file more metal off cutting edge on heavy end of blade. 7. Install sharp, balanced blade, accelerator, anti— scalp cup, and (2) blade nuts. Sail part of blade must point toward top of mower housing to assure correct installation.
MAINTENANCE DISPOSING OF BATTERY {electric start model only) DO NOT PLACE USED BATTERIES IN YOUR REGULAR TRASH! THIS SEALED LEAD (ACID) BATTERY MUST BE COLLECTED, RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND MANNER. The incineration, land filling or mixing of sealed lead {acid) batteries with the municipal solid waste stream is PROHIBITED BY LAW in some areas. Return this battery to a federal or state approved sealed lead {(acid) battery recycle. This may be where you purchased the battery.
MAINTENANCE CLEANING BLADE BRAKE CLUTCH SHIELD The BBC (Blade Brake Clutch) shield should be cleaned periodically, at the end of each mowing season at minimum, to ensure best performance and to prevent parts degradation. 1. Stop engine and pull wire off spark plug {Fig. 18). Remove key from switch on electric start model. 2. Drain gasoline from fuel tank; refer to Draining Gasoline, page 13. 3. Tip mower on its left side (Fig. 33}. 4.
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT For special conditions, the following accessories taro is violating state law, Section 4442 Public Re may be purchased at your local Authorized Toto Outsources Code. vice Dealer. 1. Thatcher Kit, Model No. 58131—As spring tines on the Toto Thatcher (Fig. 34) scratch and vibrate through the grass, thatch is loosened and cut by the mower. DISCHARGE TUNNEL DISCHARGE TUNNEL THATCHER ATTACHMENT 141 Figure 34 2. Rear Bagging Kit, Mode! No.
It is Torah's policy o design and produce high quality products. To ensure customer satisfaction, Toto has extensive warranty coverage on its products. Your TOR GTS Engine powered product has two warranty statements covering it.
What Does This Warranty Not Cover? This Warranty does not cover: 1. Any repairs on products used commercially. 2. Normal maintenance including replacement of spark plugs, air filter, fuel filter; and carburetor adjustments. 3. Qil change and lubrication, 4. Repairs or adjustments due to: a. Failure to follow proper maintenance procedures; b. Rotary mower blade striking an object: ¢. Contaminants in the fuel system; d. Improper fuel or fuel mixture (consult your owner's manual if in doubt); e.
GUARANTEED TO START MAINTENANCE RECORD To keep the starting guarantee in effect, you must perform the following maintenance after every 25 operating hours, more often in dusty and dirty conditions. Follow the procedures in this Operator's Manual and record information on this chart.
GUARANTEED TO START MAINTENANCE RECORD Date Hours Used Air Cleaner Service Change Oll Doesn't Apply to 2-Cycle Lubricate Wheels Check Spark Plug Mower Storage EN-22
Consumer 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 ta 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 cost of parts and tabor are included, but the customer pays the transportation costs.