Recycler® 43 cm Model 21012, 21014 43 cm Serial-No: 210000101 & up Operator's Manual © 2004 by The Toro Company Translation of the Original (EN)
General 3 Maintenance and Upkeep 15 Safety 5 Spare Parts and Troubleshooting 20 Assembly and Start-up 7 Hints on Tending the Lawn 23 Operation 11 © 2004 by The Toro Company
1 General 1.1 1.2 Introduction Regulation on Time Limits for the Operation of Lawn Mowers. Technical Data 1.3 1.1 Introduction The TORO lawn mower has been designed according to the latest technical and physiological aspects with due regard to the safety regulations in force. With its special equipment the Recycler® Mower can cut up grass and leaves several times. This superfine-cut material will be sprinkled into the lawn by the mower.
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2 Safety 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 General Notes Proper Use Improper Use Preparing the lawn mower for safe operation Safe operation Safe maintenance and storage List of symbols 2.1 General notes 1. Read the instructions carefully. Familiarize yourself with the operating elements and the proper use of the unit. 2. Children as well as persons who are not familiar with the instructions for use must not operate the lawn mower. Observe the local age limits for the operation of the unit. 3.
2.6 Safe maintenance and storage 1. Ensure that all nuts, bolts and screws are tightened to guarantee a safe operating state. 2. If there is fuel in the tank, never place the mower where there is danger that the gasoline vapours might catch fire from open flames or sparks. 3. Let the motor cool down before you put the mower into a closed room. 4. In order to avoid fire risk, keep the area of motor, exhaust, battery case and fuel tank free from grass, leaves or excessive amounts of grease/oil. 5.
21012 without AutoMatic Drive System 21014 with AutoMatic Drive System 1 2 1 9 9 3 Assembly and start-up 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 Become acquainted with your lawn mower Setting the lawn mower up Mounting the handlebar Attaching the grass collecting device Adjusting the cutting height Proper cutting height for recycling Filling in the motor oil Filling up the tank 3.
3.2 1. Open the straps and lift the upper part of the carton (Fig. 2). 2. Take out the components and put them down (Fig. 2). 3. Check completeness of contents. Contents: (1) mower with handle (divided into two with AutoMatic Drive), (2) rack for grass collecting bag, (3) grass collecting bag, (4) grass guiding profile, (5) recycler plug, (6) user’s manual (fig. 2). 4. Dispose packaging according to the local regulations. 2 3 4 6 5 1 Setting the lawn mower up 2 3 4 3.3 Mounting the handlebar 1.
3.4 Attaching the grass-collecting device 1. Put the fabric of the collecting bag from behind onto the frame (Fig. 7). Slide the upper plastic profile underneath the handle to the front and clip it there. 2. Clip the other plastic profiles around the frame. 3. Clip the plastic profile 3.5 7 8 avarage height of lawn 3.6 Proper cutting height for recycling The left rear wheel bears a scale (Smart Wheel) for reading the appropriate cutting height (Fig. 9).
3.7 Refilling the motor oil (Fig. 10) With outside temperatures above 4°C, use SAE 10 W30 HD or 10 W-40 HD. With temperatures below 4°C, use SAE 5 W-20 or 5 W-30 HD. 1. Place mower on a horizontal surface. 2. Open cover and fill in approx. 0.6 liters of motor oil and insert oil measuring stick up to its limit stop (do not screw in). 3. Take out oil measuring stick and check oil level. Oil level may not be above the ”Full” mark and not below the "ADD" mark. If required, drain some of the oil. 4.
4 Operation 4.1 Starting and turning off the motor and operation of wheel drive (only for mowers with wheel drive) Recycling Mowing with grass-collecting device Mowing without grass-collecting device 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.1 Starting and turning off the motor and operation of wheel drive (only for mowers with wheel drive) 1. Plug spark plug connector on the spark plug (fig. 12). 2 Place mower on a flat surface without high grass. 3 If the motor is cold, press the primer button three times (Fig.13).
Turning the motor off Release handle-type safety bow. For mowers with wheel drive, release handle-type bow for wheel drive and handle-type safety bow. The blade will coast for a short time. Do not touch underneath the mower. Turn the mower off when driving off the lawn. Wait until the blade stands still and remove the spark plug connector before transporting or lifting the mower. 4.2 Recycling For recycling the Recycler plug must be inside the discharge tunnel. 1.
When mowing in high grass, you should select a higher cutting adjustment first. Then mow with the usual adjustment. Lumpy grass and chockings inside the discarge tunnel effect a throttling or stop of the motor. In such cases, you should mow at least one step higher. Should the motor have stopped due to the conditions inside the mower housing and stall when restarting, it is absolutely necessary to clear grass clippings from the mowing tunnel (Fig. 18). To clean the mower, remove the spark plug connector.
4.4 Mowing without the grass-collecting device Never remove the grass-collecting device while the motor is running - danger of injury! Mowing without the grass-collecting device is recommended for mowing high grass or if no grass collection is desired. Remove the grass-collecting device and the Recycler-plug (Fig. 22 + 23).
24 19363 20007 25 19363 Blade retainer 20007 Blade 19364 Washer 19365 Bolt 5 Maintenance and upkeep 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 Checking the blade for damage Cleaning the mower Servicing the air filter Exchanging the motor oil Exchanging the spark plug Adjusting the Bowden cable for the wheel drive Adjusting the Bowden cable for the motor start/stop Storing the mower 5.
5.2 Cleaning the mower Before cleaning the mower, stop the motor, wait until the blade stands still and disconnect the spark plug connector. Danger of injury! (fig. 27) Do not wash the motor down with water. Danger of motor breakdown! Before tilting the mower, fully empty the fuel tank. Only tilt mower far enough that the carburetor is on top. Wipe off dirt and grass rests with a rag. Lay mower on its side and clean the bottom side of the mower (fig. 28).
5.4 Exchanging the motor oil Stop the motor, wait until the blade stands still and remove the spark plug connector, when working on the mower. Danger of injury! first oil exchange: after 5 operating hours. all other oil exchanges: after 50 operating hours each, but at least once a year. Let motor run for a few minutes before exchanging the oil. Oil brands: with outside temperatures of above 4°C , use SAE 10W30 HD or 10W40 HD. With temperatures of below 4°C , use SAE 5W20 HD or 5W30 HD. 1.
5.5 Exchanging the spark plug Stop the motor, wait until the blade stands still and remove the spark plug connector, when working on the mower. Danger of injury! Persons with cardiac pacemakers may not work on the running motor and on live parts of the ignition system when the motor is started. It must be ensured that the motor is at standstiill. Only then may the spark plug connector be pulled off. 33 18 34 1. Pull spark plug connector off the spark plug (Fig. 33). 2.
5.6 Adjusting the Bowden cable for the wheel drive (only for mowers with wheel drive) Stop the motor, wait until the blade stands still and remove the spark plug connector when working on the mower. Danger of injury! (Fig. 35) 2 The Bowden cable needs to be adjusted if the rear wheels become blocked when pulling backwards or if there is insufficient drive power. 1. Check to see if the Bowden cable is kinked or is too tight. Rear wheels blocking when pulling backwards (see P. 11) 2.
6 Spare parts and troubleshooting 6.1 6.2 6.3 Hints on spare parts ordering Customer service address Troubleshooting 6.1 Hints on spare parts ordering Use only original TORO spare parts or parts released by the manufacturer. This is the only way to guarantee for your safety and the safety of others. The nameplate bears model and serial number of your TORO lawn mower (Fig. 38). Always give both numbers when ordering spare parts or corresponding.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Motor does not start. Motor starts with difficulty, is not running smoothly or loses power. © 2004 by The Toro Company Possible cause Remedial measures 1. Starting aid was not pushed. 1. Push starting aid 3 times. 2. Fuel tank is empty. 2. Refill fuel tank. 3. Air filter element is dirty. 3. Clean air filter element. 4. Spark plug is loose. 4. Tighten spark plug. Torque: 20 Nm. 5. Ignition cable is loose or has come off the spark plug. 5.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible cause Remedial measures Motor has spark failures at high speed. 1. Electrode gap of spark plug too small. 1. Adjust electrode gap to 0.75 mm. Motor overheated. 1. Cooling air flow is obstructed. 1. Clean vent openings in the hood, in the fan housing and the cooling fins on the motor. 2. Electrode gap of spark plug incorrect. 2. Adjust electrode gap to 0.75 mm. 3. Wrong spark plug. 3. Mount correct spark plug with an electrode gap of 0.75 mm. 1.
7 Hints on tending the lawn 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 Spring Summer Autumn Winter 7.1 Spring Cleaning: The first cut and the cleaning should be done two or three weeks before the normal growth starts. To mow, the cutting height should be adjusted in such way that approx. 1.5 cm of the resting grass will be cut off. Thus an early greening of the lawn will be effected. In using the grass-collecting bag available as accessory, the winter litter can be removed. First, however, metal objects, stones, broken glass etc.
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