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Figures 1. 11019z Cable support 2. Self -proper control 5 Nut 3. Gable jacket 6. Lads brake control — e r—— w073 Rear bag 1. Chute baffle 3. Toe guard 2. Deck baffle 1010 Side bag 1. Chute abaft 3. Too guard 2.
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Contents Introduction Safety Training ..o Preparation Operation Maintenance And Storage Sound Pressure Level Sound Power Level .. .. Vibration Level Symbol Glossary .. .. Assembly ...l Handle Cover Plate and Guard Plate . . e Before Starting Ga soling .. Lawn Preparation And Mowing . Operation Starting Engine ..o Stopping Engine Self-propelled Drive . Adjusting Cutting Height . .. Maintenance .
DANGER signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious injury or death if the recommended precautions are not followed. WARNING signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if the recommended precautions are not followed. CAUTION signals a hazard that may cause minor or moderate injury if the recommended precautions are not followed. Two other words are also used to highlight information.
Always be sure of your footing on slopes. ‘Walk, never run, For wheeled rotary machines, mow across the face of slopes, never up and down, Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Do not mow excessively steep slopes, Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the lawnmower towards you. Stop the blade(s) if the lawnmower has to be tilled for transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass, and when transporting the lawnmower to and from the area to be mowed.
Sound Pressure Level This unit has an equivalent continuous A-weighted sound pressure at the operator ear of: 88.5 dB(A), based on measurements of identical machines per ANSI procedures. Symbol Glossary Safety alert triangle — symbol within triangle indicates a hazard. Safety alert symbol Read operator’s manual. L | Consult technical manual for proper service procedures. o Stay a safe distance from the machine. Stay a safe distance from the mower.
Throw or flying objects — Whole body exposure Thrown or flying objects — Rotary side-mounted mower. Keep deflector shield in place. Stop engine before fearing operator position. Hourmeter/elapsed operating hours Fast Slow Decreasing/Iincreasing Grease lubrication point Engine start G\ WHEEZY G Engage Disengage Battery charging condition Fuel Neutral First gear Second gear Third gear Cutting element — basic symbol WN=Zm[] = ) o
Engine stop Choke Primer (start aid) Push primer three times, Properly dispose of batteries. insert key in ignition switch, Turn key in ignition switch. Move control. Cutting element — height adjustment Pull rope. Wheel Whee traction Lower control bar. Raise control bar. Raise/lower control bar. Raise/lower control bar.
Paige control bar. Assembly Handle Assembly 1. 2. Loosen handle knobs and lift top handle half in an arc until handle halves are in line and nest together (Fig. 2). Note: Use care to prevent pinching or stretching of cables. Tighten knobs securely. Note: Rotate handle toward rear of mower until it snaps into stops in handle brackets. Handle Height The handle has two height positions — high and low (Fig. 3).
3. Remove screw that fastens cover plate to the housing (Fig. 5). Two shoulder bolts on the housing protrude through slotted holes in the cover plate and do not have to be loosened or removed. Cover plate moves over the shoulder bolt heads (Fig. 6). Slide cover plate clockwise to install or counterclockwise to remove. Secure with screw. Install guard plate over side discharge opening (Fig. 7). Secure with two bolts and nuts. Connect spark plug wire (Fig. 4).
clean the engine during operation and prevent rung-like varnish deposits from forming in the engine during periods of storage. IMPORTANT: Some fuels, called oxygenated or reformulated gasoline, are gasoline blended with alcohols or others, Excessive amounts of these blends can damage the fuel system or cause performance problems, Never use methanol, gasoline containing methanol, gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol or white gas because engine fuel system damage could result.
To Restart Engine 1. 2. Repeat STARTING ENGINE procedure with throttle lever in 4@ (FAST) position, If engine fails to start after three (3) pulls, repeat steps 24 in STARTING ENGINE procedure. Note: Do not use primer to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown, Self—propelled Drive {self-propelled modes only} L To operate self-propelled drive squeeze self-propelled bail against handle and hold (Fig. 15). Note: Maximum self-propelled ground speed is fixed.
Maintenance Continued safe and dependable operation requires routine maintenance. Recommended Maintenance Schedule 5 25 50 100 Service tem Service Operation Hours | Hours | Hours | Hours Check blade and engine mounting fasteners Fasteners frequently. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to X ensure safe operation. Replace each mowing season or every 25 south. Alr Filter Clean more frequently if operating conditions X are dusty. Housing Clean built-up grass clippings and dirt.
Poly POTENTIAL HAZARD » If you leave the wire on the spark plug, someone could start the engine. WHAT CAN HAPPEN « Accidental starting of engine could seriously injure you or other bystanders. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD * Pull wire off spark plug before you do any maintenance. Also push wire aside so it does not accidentally contact spark plug.
2 Remove cap from fuel tank (Fig. 9) and use a pump-type siphon to drain fuel into clean gas can, Note: This is the only procedure recommended for draining fuel. 3. Reconnect spark plug wire. 4. Run engine until it dies. Try starting engine once more to make sure gas is out of carburetor. Spark Plug A spark plug that is dirty, pitted, carbon-covered or has worn electrodes may cause hard starting and poor operation. Replace spark plug once a season or clean every 100 hours, whichever scours first.
Note: If measurements are not within 1/8 inch (3.2 mummy, blade should be replaced. If, after blade replacement, the measurements are still not within 1/8 inch (3.2 mm), the crankshaft should be checked for straightness by your Authorized Toto Service Dealer. Blade Removal Remove the blade bolt, split lock washer and spacer (Fig. 23) Remove the blade from the blade driver (Fig. 23). Examine blade cutting edges for nicks, cutting angle and sharpness. Sharpen or replace if necessary.
Self-propelled Cable (self-propelled models only) ‘Whenever handle height is changed, a new self-propelled cable is installed or traction drive belt slips, adjustment is required. Self-propelled cable is adjusted on the handle by moving cable jacket held by cable support. 1. Loosen nut on cable support (Fig. 28). 2. Hold propelling control 1 to 11/2 from handle (Fig. 28). 3. Pull cable jacket down (away from control). 4. Tighten nut on cable support. 5. Release bail and check to see that cable is loose.
PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine runs rough Connect spark plug wire Clean spark plug, check spark plug gap, replace if damaged Move throttle lever from SLOW to FAST position Replace air filter sentiment Mower or engine vibrates excessively S woo oo N Balance blade Tighten blade bolt Clean mower discharge chute Clean underside of mower deck Tighten engine mounting bolts Uneven citing pastern Place all four {4) wheels at same height Sharpen and balance blade Change mowing pattern Clean underside of mower deck
Note: The chute baffle must go behind the front deck baffle and between blade and toe guard to prevent contact with blade. Accessories Optional accessories may have been shipped with your mower or are available from your Authorized Toto Dealer. For proper installation follow these 5. Insert chute support rod through hole in right instructions. side of deck (Fig. 32). 6.
Bag Adjustment Sto l’age ‘When handle height is changed bag adjustment may To prepare lawn mower for off-season storage be required. A properly adjusted bag should be taut perform recommended maintenance procedures. See on top cloth arcs between front bag handle and rear MAINTENANCE section. bag hanger handles. If bag is too tight or too loose, adjust as follows: 1 2. Remove bag from rear bag hanger. Remove bolt{s} and knob(s) securing hanger clamps to handle sections (Fig. 34).
Engine 1. Remove spark lag. Using an oil can, squirt about one tablespoon of oil through spark plug hole (Fig, 37). 2. Slowly rotate engine several times, using starter rope, to distribute oil (Fig. 13). 3. Replace spark plug but DO NOT connect spark plug wire, Folding Handle 1. Squeeze bottom handle section together and slide past stops of handle brackets (Fig, 38). 2. Rotate handle toward front of mower (Fig. 39). Note: Fold handle only as illustrated.