FORM NO. 3316-941 N N TOR. Praline 21” Recycler® Walk Power Mower Model No. 22145 & Up Model No. 22150 & Up Operator’s Manual IMPORTANT: Read this manual carefully. It contains information about your safety and the safety of others. Alec become familiar with the controls and their proper use before you operate the product.
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Contents Safety oo e e Safe Operating Practices Safety and Instruction Decals Assembly Install Handle . Install Gas Tank Install Discharge Tunnel Log Before Starting Gasoline Operation . . Operating Tips . Starting and Stopping Using Discharge Tunnel Plug .. Using Grass Bag . Adjusting Height-of-Cut Recycling Tips ..o et Page Maintenance oo 18 Servicing Air Cleaner . 18 Replacing Spark Plug .. ..
Safety This machine meets or exceeds CPS blade safety requirements for walk-behind rotary mowers and the specifications of the American National Standards Institute, in effect at time of prediction. However, improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply with these safety instructions and always pay attention to the safety alert & symbol which means CAUTION, WARNING or safety instruction.
8. Keep all guards, shields, and safety devices in place. Repair or replace damaged parts, including decals. Check all safety devices before each use. Engine, blade and self-propelled drive {self-propelled model) are designed to stop when control bar is released. Ensure control and brake function properly before each use of mower. Disengage the self-propelled mechanism or drive clutch (self-propelled model) before starting the engine.
Safety 2. 3. 6. Before mower is cleaned, inspected, serviced, or adjusted, stop engine and disconnect wire from spark plug. Keep wire away from plug to prevent accidental starting. 7. To ensure the mower {8 in safe operating condition, frequently check and keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight, Ensure blade bolt is tightened to 50 ft-1 (68 N-m). 8. When servicing blade, refer to blade maintenance section for correct installation and 9, servicing procedures.
Safety and Instruction Decals Safety Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost. PTG R GEI Lie L THROWN EJECTS AND BLADE CONTACT CAN SERIOUSLY INJURE. * OPERATE ONLY i¥ DOOR IS LOCKED CLOSED OR ATTACHMENT iS5 LOOKED IN PLACE. RAGE WITH ENGINE STOPPED BY R HANDLE BAG AND FORTH. A DANGER » CONTACT WITH MOVING PARTS OR THROWN OBJECTS CAN SERIOUSLY INJURE.
Safety DANGERFIELD [T ROTATING BLADES CAN CUT HANDS / FEET AND THROW OBJECTS. « STOP ENGINE BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR POSITION, « KEEP BYSTANDERS FROM MOWING + KEEP HANDS/FEET AWAY FROM BLADE, KEEP GUARDS AREA. IN PLACE. REMOVE DEBRIS FROM AREA. 711280 ON MOWER DECK (Part No. 71-1280) A WARNING = USE ONLY AS DIRECTED /N OPERATOR'S MANUAL REPLACEMENT MANUAL AVAILABLE BY SENDING MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER T0 : THE TOR £O, 111 TYNDALE AVE, BLOOMING TON, MK 554201186 Hand-push model only ON MOWER DECK (Part No.
Assembly install Handle 1. 2. 2, Mount handier to outside of mower housing, using bottom hole, with (2) x Ig. cap screws, washers, and thin nylon insert lockouts. 534 Figure 1 Bag support rod 3. Handle Cap lockout 4. Han die latch Secure handle lathes to handle with (2) x 1g. cap screws, washers and nylon insert lockouts, Handle height is adjustable for operator comfort, Stand behind mower handle to gauge height.
Assembly 4. Remove red cap from end of fuel line and from end of elbow fitting on gas tank. Slide end of fuel line onto elbow fitting (Fig. 3). Secure fuel line in place with fuel line clamp. 3 Figure 3 1. Fuel Lina clamp 3. Fuel line Figure 4 2. Elbow fitting 1. Discharge door handle 2. Plug rotated clockwise Install Discharge Tunnel Plug 1. Open the discharge door by pulling forward on £ 1 the handle and moving it rearwards (Fig. 4).
Before Starting Oil Fill crankcase with SAE 30 oil until oil level reaches FULL mark on dipstick as shown in Figure 6. The maximum crankcase capacity is 25 ounces (0,75 liters) of oil. Use any high quality detergent oil having the American Petroleum Institute (API) “service Before cache use or every eight hours, erasure oil level is between ADD and FULL marks on dipstick (Fig. 6). Add oil if level is low. 1. Position mower on level surface and clean Figure 6 around oil dipstick. 1. Ol il tube 2. Dipstick 2.
Before Starting Gasoline ANGER POTENTIAL HAZARD * In certain conditions gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive, WHAT CAN HAPPEN * A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you, others, and cause property damage, HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD + Use a funnel and fill the fuel tank outdoors, in an open area, when the engine is cold. ‘Wipe up any gasoline that spills, Do not fill the fuel tank completely full.
Operation Operating Tips L CUTTING—Best cutting results are achieved when engine is running at maximum speed and only about 1/3 of the grass blade is cut. If long grass-must-be-cut; use highest height-of-cut setting for first mowing. Then recur the grass at & more normal setting. If too long of grass is cut, mower may plug and cause engine to stall. SHARP BLADE--Begin each cutting season with a sharp blade, Periodically file down nicks. Starting and Stopping 1. 2. 3.
Operation Using Discharge Tunnel Plug 1 1. 12 Make sure engine is off. Open the discharge door by pulling forward on the handle and moving it rearwards (Fig. 9). Hold the discharge door handle to prevent the spring-loaded door from closing while inserting the plug. Since the plug is slightly wider than the discharge tunnel opening; you must-rotate the plug clockwise slightly while inserting it (Fig. 9). Make sure the arrow on the plug decal is pointing upwards. Figure 9 Discharge door handle 2.
Operation 4. Pull discharge door handle forward until pin clears catch and move handle rearward until pin locks in bag notch (Fig. 12). Discharge door in mower housing is now open., 4\ DANGER POTENTIAL HAZARD * A worn grass bag could allow small stones and other similar debris to be thrown in operator’s or bystander’s direction, ‘WHAT CAN HAPPEN * Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury or death to operator or bystanders. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD * Check the grass bag frequently.
Operation Py e=s POTENTIAL HAZARD * Thrown objects may result if discharge door does not close completely. WHAT CAN HAPPEN * Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury or death. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD * If discharge door cannot be closed because grass clippings clog discharge area, stop engine and gently move discharge door handle back and forth until door can be closed completely. If door still cannot be closed, remove obstruction with a stick, not your hand, 5.
4\ DANGER POTENTIAL HAZARD ¢ Adjusting height-of-cut levers could bring hands into contact with moving blade. WHAT CAN HAPPEN * Contact with blade cold cause serious personal injury. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD + Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before changing height-of-cut.
Operation ¥f the finished cut lawn appearance is unsatisfactory, try one or more of the following: 16 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 arcs a second time, Set height-of-cut on front wheels one notch lower than rear wheels.
Maintenance PN Ia o) POTENTIAL HAZARD * Engine could start accidentally. WHAT CAN HAPPEN * Accidental starting of engine could cause serious injury to operate or bystanders, HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD * Pull wire off spark plug before performing any maintenance or adjustments, Servicing Air Cleaner Normally, clean air cleaner after every 25 operating hours or very season. More frequent cleaning is required when mower is operated in dusty or dint conditions. Replace air cleaner parts, if very dirty. 1.
Maintenance 0.030” = {76 mm} Figure 17 Draining Gasoline 1. Stop engine and wait for engine to cool. Pull wire off spark plug. Note: Drain gasoline from a cold engine only. 2. Remove cap from fuel tank. Use a pump-type siphon to drain fuel into clean gas can. Note: . This is the only procedure recommended for draining fuel. Changing Crankcase Oil Change oil alter the first 5 operating hours and then after every 50 hours or every season.
Figure 19 4. Throttle cable &, Cable clamp screw Thirtieth bracket Throttle fave Aligned holes L 4. Move throttle cable left or right until holes in throttle lever and throttle bracket align (Fig. 19). 5. Pull throttle cable slightly to remove any slack and tighten cable clamp screw to lock. adjustment.in place, Cleaning Cooling System After every 100 operating hours or every season, clean dirt and chaff from cylinder, cylinder head fins and from around carburetor and linkage.
Maintenance Inspecting, Removing, Sharpening Blade Always mow with a sharp blade. A sharp blade cots cleanly and without tearing or shredding the grass blades fiche a dull blade. 1. 2. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts 1o stop. Pull wire off spark glop. Drain gasoline from fuel tank; refer to DRAINING GASOLINE section. Tip mower on its right side (Fig. 22). Avoid rotating blade as starting problems may result. P I TN POTENTIAL HAZARD * Engine could be started accidentally.
FLAT PART OF BLADE 270 WEAR All FORMED Figure 23 5. REMOVING BLADE—Grasp end of blade using a rag or thickly padded glove. Remove blade bolt, lock washer, blade accelerator, and blade (Fig. 22). 6. SHARPENING BLADE—Using a file, sharpen top side of blade and maintain original cutting angle (Fig. 24). The blade will remain balanced if same amount of material is removed from both cutting edges. SHARPEN AT THIS ANGLE ONLY 153 Figure 24 IMPORTANT: Check balance of blade by putting it on a blade balance.
Maintenance Lubricating Gear Case {self-propelled model only) After every 100 operating hours, grease the gear case with #2 Multi-Purpose Lithium Base Grease. 1. Remove bag. 2. Install grease gun onto fitting through belt cover opening (Fig. 26). Gently apply 1-2 pumps of grease, 2 Gielgud / 3 3. Reinstall bag. 345 Self-propelled model Figure 27 1. Han die 3. Cable bracket 2. Brake lover Figure 26 .
ADJUST CABLE CONDUIT— Self-propelled Model (Fig. 27) Loosen nut on cable bracket. Insert object between brake lever and handle. Pull down on cable conduit until all slack is removed from wire, Then tighten nut, Hand Push Model (Fig. 28) Loosen jam nut on brake cable. Insert object between brake lever and handle. Turn cable adjuster on brake cable until slack is removed. Then tighten nut, Servicing Wheels Removal Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Pull wire off spark plug.
Maintenance Cleaning Mower Plug To ensure best performance, the discharge tunnel plug must be cleaned after each use. When grass is thick and lush, clippings may collect on and around the plug; this may make plug removal difficult. After each use, remove plug from discharge tunnel and clean off all debris. Discharge Tunney Always be sure that discharge tunnel door closes securely when handle is released.
Scraping Method If washing does not remove all debris from under deck, tip mower and scrape it clean, L. Pull wire off spark plug. 2, Drain gasoline from fuel tank: refer to DRAINING GASOLINE section, 3. Tip mower on its right side (Fig. 31, Figure 31 1. Kicker plates 4. Remove dirt and grass clippings with a hardwood scraper. Avoid burrs and sharp edges. 5. Turn mower upright, 6. Refill gas tank, 7. Reconnect spark plug wire. Belt Cover (self-propelled model only) Keep area under belt cover free of debris.
Maintenance 8. Move throttle control to %@ FAST position. Engine should accelerate smoothly. If it does not, adjust idle mixture valve counterclockwise 1/8 turn. Figure 33 1. Top no load screw 4. Die mixture naive with 2. Throttle lever fir niter 3. e speed sower 5.
Storage 1. For long term storage, either drain gasoline from fuel tank or add a fuel stabilizer to the gasoline. To drain gasoline, refer to DRAINING GASOLINE section. After fuel is drained. start engine and let it idle until all fuel is consumed and engine stops. Repeat the starting procedure 1wo more times to ensure all gas is removed from the engine. If gasoline is not drained, gum-like varnish deposits will form and cause poor engine operation, even starting problems.
Walk Mowers THE TOR PERFORMANCE WARRANTY A Full Warranty {Limited Warranty for Commercial Use) What Is Covered By This Express Warranty? The Tore Company promises to repair any TROD Product used for normal residential purposes™ if defective in materials or workmanship or if it stops functioning due 1o the allure of a component. The following time periods apply from the date of purchase: #* Super Recycler® Walk Mowers .