Figures 210 1. Ope guide 2. Steiner rope 1. Model and serial number engraved in mower housing pe gul P 1014 1. Handle nab 4. Handle latch 2. Control cable & Cable tie 3. Han die stud 1. Discharge door handle 2.
1. Battery case 4, Fiat washer (2) 2. Battery 5, Lock nut {2} 3. Carriage bolt (2} 6. Battery terminal 1. Throttle control 4, Key switch” 2 Ground sped control 5. Recoil starter 3.
1913 1. Control bar 3. RIVE position 2. RUN SHIFT position 92 1. Bag frame on retaining 3. Handle fully forward. post Discharge door closed. 1. Sparse/normal grass 2. Lush grass cutting scale 2.
788 1. Height-oh-out lever 3. Knob 1. Foam element 2. Cover 1. Filthily upe 286 1. Gable clamp screw 4. Throttle lever 2. Throttle bracket 5. Aligned holes 3.
1752 1. Fuse holder cap 2. Fuse holder bettors 1. Salk 2. Flatcar of blade 3. Wear 4. Blot forced 152 1. Sharpen at this angle only 258 1. Washout fitting 2. Quick disconnect coupling 1. Grease fighting a7 1.
1. Thatcher attachment ] R 2008 4. {die mixture valve with 1. Top no load screw 2. Throttle lever 5. Non-adjustable screw 3.
Contents Introduction o Safety .. Training Preparation Operation Maintenance And Storage Sound Pressure Level Sound Power Level Vibration Level Symbol Glossary Miserably .o Install Handle Install Starter Rope Install Discharge Tunnel Plug Install Battery .. . . Before Starting . . . Fill Crankcase With Oil | Fill Fuel Tank With Gasoline Recycling Tips General Tips Cutting Grass .. .. Cutting Leaves Operation Operating Tips v Starting, Stopping And Self-propelling . .
‘The Toto warning system in this manual identifies potential hazards and has special safety messages that help you and others avoid personal injury, even death. DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION are signal words used to identify the level of hazard. However, regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful, DANGER signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious injury or death if the recommended precautions are not followed.
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 tilted for transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass, and when transporting the lawnmower to and from the area to be mowed.
Sound Pressure Level Model 20777 This unit has an equivalent continuous A-weighted sound pressure at the operator ear of: 83.6 dB(A), based on measurements of identical machines per ANSI procedures. Model 20778 "This unit has an equivalent continuous A-weighted sound pressure at the operator ear of: 83 dB(A), based on measurements of identical machines per NAYS procedures. Symbol Glossary Safety alert triangle — symbol within triangle indicates a hazard. Safety alert symbol Read operator’s manual.
Throw or flying objects — Whole body exposure Thrown or flying objects — Rotary side-mounted mower. Keep deflector shield in place. Stop engine before leaving operator position.
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, Move control forward. Cutting element — height adjustment Pull rope. Wheel Wheel traction Lower control bar. Raise control bar. Wallflower control bar. Raise/lower control bar. False control bar.
Move control rearward. Assembly Install Handle 1. Align handles and tighten handle knobs (Fig. 2). Bend handle latches slightly toward each other (Fig. 2). 2. Pivot handle backward until handle stud snaps into center hole of handle latch (Fig. 2). If handle height is not satisfactory, adjust by placing handle cited into a different hole. Secure control cables in position with cable ties. Install Starter Rope 1. Pull the starter rope through the rope guide on the handle (Fig. 3).
Before each use, ensure oil level is between ADD and FULL marks on dipstick (Fig. 7). Add il if level is tow, 1. Position mower on level surface and clean abound oil dipstick. 2. Remove dipstick by rotating cap counterclockwise 1/4 turn, 3. Wipe dipstick and insert it into filler neck. Rotate cap clockwise 1/4 rn. Then remove dipstick and check level of oil (Fig. 7). If level is low, add only enough oil to raise level to FULL mark on dipstick.
clean the engine during operation and prevent s Only mow dry grass or leaves, Wet grass and gum-like varnish deposits from forming in the engine Eaves tend to clump on yard and may cause during periods of storage. mower to plug or engine to stall. They also may be slippery to walk on and could cause you to IMPORTANT: Some fuels, called oxygenated or slip and fall.
. Alternate mowing direction. This helps disperse clippings over lawn for even fertilization. 1f the finished cut Jan appearance is unsatisfactory, try one or more of the following: Sharpen the blade. ‘Walk at a slower pace while mowing. Raise the height-of-cut setting on your mower, Cut grass more frequently. Overlap cutting swaths instead of cutting a full swath with each pass. Mow across the marginal areas a second time. Set height-of-cut on front wheels one notch lower than rear wheels.
7. ground speed control to desired setting. Ground speed can be varied by increasing or sing distance between control bar an handle. Lower control bar to slow mower when making a ruts, maneuvering, or if mower is moving too fast for you, If you lower control bar too far, the mower will stop self-propelling. Squeeze control bar closer to handle to increase ground speed. When control bar is tight against handle, mower will self-propel at maximum ground speed.
the catch (Fig, 11). Grasp handle at front and rear of bag and lift bag off mower. Gradually tip bag forward to empty clippings. Y el POTENTIAL HAZARD * Grass clippings and other objects can be thrown from an open discharge tanner. WHAT CAN HAPPEN * Objects thrown with enough force could cause serious personal injury or death to operate or bystander.
setting. If grass is too long and leaves clumps on top of lawn, mower may plug and cause engine to stall. The Smart Wheel calculates the proper setting to ensure that no more than 1/3 of the grass blade is cut off. Iy TeY POTENTIAL HAZARD * Adjusting height-of-cut levers could bring hands into contact with moving blade. WHAT CAN HAPPEN * Contact with moving blade could cause serious personal injury, HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD © Do not adjust height-of-cut settings when engine is running and blade is rotating.
Replacing Spark Plug Remove plug after every 25 operating hours and check its condition. Replace spark plug every 100 operating hours or every season, Use a Champion SCARCITY spark plug or equivalent, 1. Stop engine and pull wire off spark plug. 2. Clean around spark plug and remove plug from cylinder head. IMPORTANT: Replace a cracked, fouled, or dirty spark plug. Do net sand blast, scrape, or clean electrodes because engine damage could result from grit entering cylinder. 3. Bet air gap at 0.76 mm (0.
1. Stop engine and pull wire off spark plug, Remove key from switch on electric start model. 2. If grass bag is installed on mower, close door in mower housing and remove bag. 3. ADJUSTMENT {Fig. control knob clockwise Trp turn if mower does not self-propel. If mower creeps forward when drive is not engaged, rotate knob 1o turn counterclockwise to loosen belt.
9. FIQLYYTelS POTENTIAL HAZARD * A worn or damaged blade could break and a piece of blade could be thrown into operator’s or bystander’s area. ‘WHAT CAN HAPPEN * A thrown piece of blade could cause serious personal injury or death to operator or bystanders. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD # Inspect blade periodically for wear or damage. ¢ Replace a worn or damaged blade. SHARPENING BLADE—Using a file, sharpen top side of blade and maintain original cutting angle (Fig. 24).
Replacing Fuse (electric start model) The electrical system charging circuit is protected by fuse. If the battery does not stay charged, the fuse may be blown. Use a 5 amp AC-5 fuse. 1. Push the two fuse holder sections together. Rotate fuse holder cap to open fuse holder (Fig. 26). 2. Remove fuse and discard. 3. Install new fuse. 4. Line up tabs on fuse holder cap with fuse holder bottom and push sections together. Rotate cap to close fuse holder.
2. Pull wire off spark plug. Remove key from switch on electric start model, 3. If grass bag is installed on mower, close door in mower housing and remove grass bag. 4. Tip mower on jts left side (Fig. 28). Avoid rotating blade because starting problems may result. 5. Remove dirt and grass clippings with a hardwood scraper. Avoid burrs and sharp edges. 6. Turn mower upright. 7. Refill gas tank. 8. Reconnect spark plug wire. Brit Cover Keep area under belt cover free of debris. 1.
Remove spark plug and pour 2 tablespoons of SAE 30 oil into hole in cylinder. Pull starter rope slowly to coat inside of cylinder. Install spark plug and tighten to 19 Num (14 ft-1b). DO NOT INSTALL WIRE ON SPARK PLUG. Clean mower housing: refer to Cleaning Mower Housing, Discharge Tunnel, Belt Cover and Plug, page 17.
The Toto Starting Guarantee A Five Year Limited Warranty On The Toto GTS 150 OHV Engine What Is Covered? The Toto Company guarantees that your TOR GTS 150 Engine will start on the first or second pull for five years from the date of purchase—if you provide the routine maintenance it requires—or we will fix it. The cost of parts and labor arc included, but you must pay transportation costs.
Failure to follow proper maintenance procedures; Rotary mower blade striking an object; Contaminants in the fuel system; Improper fuel or fuel mixture (consult your Operator’s Manual if in donation; Failure to follow the proper storage procedures as specified in the Operator’s Manual; Operation misuse, neglect or accidents; Repairs or attempted repairs by anyone other than an Authorized TOR Service Dealer. 5. Special operational conditions where starting may require more than two pulls, including: A, B. C.
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.