Operator's Manual

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FormNo.3396-103RevA

76cmTurfMasterWalk-BehindLawnMower

ModelNo.22205TE—SerialNo.315000001andUp

Operator'sManual

Introduction

Thisrotary-blade,walk-behindlawnmowerisintended

tobeusedbyresidentialhomeownersorprofessional,

hiredoperators.Itisdesignedprimarilyforcuttinggrass

onwell-maintainedlawnsonresidentialorcommercial

properties.Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrushorfor

agriculturaluses.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand

maintainyourmachineproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand

equipmentdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe

machineproperlyandsafely.

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Contents

Introduction..................................................................1

Safety...........................................................................2

GeneralLawnMowerSafety.....................................2

SoundPressure......................................................3

SoundPower..........................................................3

Hand/ArmVibration..............................................4

SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................4

Setup............................................................................6

1InstallingtheHandle.............................................6

2AdjustingtheHandleHeight..................................7

3FillingtheCrankcasewithOil.................................7

4AssemblingtheGrassBag......................................8

ProductOverview..........................................................9

Controls...............................................................10

Specications........................................................10

Operation....................................................................10

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.................................10

FillingtheFuelTankwithGasoline...........................11

AdjustingtheCuttingHeight....................................11

StartingtheEngine.................................................13

StoppingtheEngine...............................................13

OperatingtheSelf-PropelDriveandEngagingthe

CuttingBlades....................................................13

EngagingandDisengagingtheParking

Brake................................................................14

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Summary of content (32 pages)

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Form No. 3396-103 Rev A 76cm TurfMaster Walk-Behind Lawn Mower Model No. 22205TE—Serial No. 315000001 and Up Operator's Manual Introduction This rotary-blade, walk-behind lawn mower is intended to be used by residential homeowners or professional, hired operators. It is designed primarily for cutting grass on well-maintained lawns on residential or commercial properties. It is not designed for cutting brush or for agricultural uses.
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• Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for Checking the Blade-Stop System Operation................14 Recycling the Clippings ...........................................15 Bagging the Clippings .............................................15 Side-Discharging the Clippings.................................16 Operating Tips ......................................................16 Maintenance .................................................................
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• Never pick up or carry a lawn mower while the engine is • To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer, running. battery compartment and gasoline storage area free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease. • Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling a pedestrian-controlled mower toward you. • Check grass catcher components and the discharge guard frequently and replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. • Walk, never run.
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Hand/Arm Vibration CAUTION This machine produces sound levels in excess of 85dBA at the operator’s ear and can cause hearing loss through extended periods of exposure. Measured vibration level for right hand = 2.0 m/s2 Measured vibration level for left hand = 4.5 m/s2 Uncertainty Value (K) = 2.2 m/s2 Wear hearing protection when operating this machine. Measured values were determined according to the procedures outlined in EN ISO 5395:2013.
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116-7583 1. Warning–Read the Operator’s Manual. Do not operate this machine unless you are trained. 4. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower blade—stay away from moving parts; keep all guards in place. 2. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance from 5. Warning—wear hearing protection. the machine. 3. Thrown object hazard—Do not operate the mower without the 6. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower rear discharge plug or bag in place.
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Setup 1 Installing the Handle 127-6865 1. Hieght-of-cut No Parts Required Procedure WARNING Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can damage the cables, causing an unsafe operating condition. • Do not damage the cables when folding or unfolding the handle. • If a cable is damaged, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. 1. Remove the 2 bolts from the machine frame in the location shown in Figure 4.
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2 Adjusting the Handle Height 2 No Parts Required 1 Procedure 1. Stand in the operating position to determine the most comfortable handle height. G028426 2. Remove the handle bolt and insert it in 1 of the 3 holes located at the bottom of the handle bracket (Figure 6). Figure 4 2. Nut on handle support bracket (2) 1. Bolt (2) 2. Rotate the handle rearward to the operating position. 3. Secure the handle to the machine with the bolts that you removed in step 1. 1 4.
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2. Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap counterclockwise and pulling it out. 4 3. If the crankcase is empty, add about 3/4 of the crankcase capacity of oil into the oil-fill tube (Figure 7). Assembling the Grass Bag Note: Max. fill: 0.85 L (29 oz) with oil filter; 0.65 L (22 oz) without oil filter; type: SAE 30 or SAE 10W30 weight detergent oil with an API service classification of SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL, or higher. No Parts Required Procedure 1. Slip the grass bag over the frame as shown in Figure 8.
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Product Overview 8 9 7 6 5 3 2 10 4 11 1 12 13 17 16 15 g027718 14 g028352 Figure 10 Figure 9 3. Hook the top and side channels of the bag onto the top and sides of the frame, respectively (Figure 9). 1. Spark plug (under brush guard) 10. Control bar 2. Air filter 11. Grass bag 3. Oil fill/dipstick 12. Rear cutting-height lever 4. Throttle lever 5. Fuel-tank cap 13. Fuel shutoff valve 14. Oil filter 6. Rear deflector 7. Brake lever 15. Belt cover 16. Front cutting-height lever 8.
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Controls 1 Operation 2 3 4 Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Each time before you mow, ensure that the self-propel drive and the control bar operate properly. When you release the control bar, the blades and the self-propel drive should stop. If they do not, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
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Important: If the oil level in the crankcase is too low or too high and you run the engine, you may damage the engine. 7. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck and rotate the cap clockwise until it is tight. 1 Filling the Fuel Tank with Gasoline DANGER Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others.
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4 5 6 7 8 3 2 1 G01991 1 Figure 16 View from front left-hand side of the machine 1. 38 mm (1-1/2 inches) 5. 89 mm (3-1/2 inches) 2. 51 mm (2 inches) 6. 102 mm (4 inches) 3. 64 mm (2-1/2 inches) 7. 114 mm (4-1/2 inches) 4. 76 mm (3 inches) 8. 127 mm (5 inches) g019645 Figure 18 Rear cutting-height lever The cutting height is controlled with a front lever and a rear lever, both on the left side of the machine (Figure 17 and Figure 18).
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Starting the Engine Operating the Self-Propel Drive and Engaging the Cutting Blades 1. Connect the wire to the spark plug (Figure 10). 2. Open the fuel shutoff valve (Figure 19). Note: When the fuel shutoff valve is open, the lever is parallel with the fuel line. 1 • To operate the self-propel drive without engaging the blades, raise the control bar to the handle (Figure 20). 1 G019671 1 Figure 20 1. Raise the control bar to the handle.
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Engaging and Disengaging the Checking the Blade-Stop Parking Brake System Operation Engaging the Parking Brake Before each use, check that the blades stop within 3 seconds of releasing the control bar. Engage the parking brake by pulling the brake lever up from the handle (Figure 22). Using the Grass Bag 1 Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check the blade-stop system operation.
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Important: If the newspaper is unravelled or shredded, the blades did not stop properly, which could result in an unsafe operating condition. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer. If the side-discharge chute is on the machine, remove it and install the side-discharge deflector before bagging the clippings; refer to Removing the Side-Discharge Chute (page 16). WARNING Recycling the Clippings The blades are sharp; contacting the blades can result in serious personal injury.
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DANGER 1 2 The machine can throw grass clippings and other objects through an open discharge tunnel. Objects thrown with enough force could cause serious personal injury or death to the operator or bystander. Never open the door on the discharge tunnel when the engine is running. Side-Discharging the Clippings 3 Use the side discharge for cutting very tall grass. G019649 WARNING Figure 26 The blades are sharp; contacting the blades can result in serious personal injury. 1.
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• Keep everyone, especially children and pets, away from If the finished lawn appearance is unsatisfactory, try 1 or more of the following: the area of operation. • Sharpen the blades. • Avoid striking trees, walls, curbs, or other solid objects. Never deliberately mow over any object. • Walk at a slower pace while mowing. • If the machine strikes an object or starts to vibrate, • Raise the cutting height on your machine.
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Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure After the first 5 hours • Change the engine oil without the oil filter. • Service the blade-drive system. Before each use or daily • Check the engine oil level. • Check the blade-stop system operation. The blades should stop within 3 seconds of releasing the control bar; if they do not, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. • Inspect the air filter.
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Servicing the Air Filter Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval: Before each use or daily Service Interval: After the first 5 hours—Change the engine oil without the oil filter. Every 25 hours—Clean the foam pre-cleaner (more frequently in dusty conditions). Every 50 hours—Change the engine oil (more often in dusty conditions). Every 300 hours—Replace the paper air filter (more frequently in dusty conditions). 1. Run the engine to warm the engine oil.
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Changing the Oil Filter 8. Install the new filter until the gasket contacts the filter base, then hand tighten the filter an additional 2/3 turn. Service Interval: Every 100 hours 1. Run the engine to warm the oil. 9. Fill the crankcase to the Full line on the dipstick with fresh oil; refer to 3 Filling the Crankcase with Oil (page 7). WARNING 10. Connect the wire to the spark plug. Oil may be hot after the engine has been run, and contact with hot oil can cause severe personal injury. 11.
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Emptying the Fuel Tank and Cleaning the Filter 4. Remove the fuel filter (Figure 33) from the fuel line by loosening the tube clamps surrounding the fuel filter. 5. Install a new fuel filter in the fuel line using the tube clamps that you removed in step 4. Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Check the fuel hose and replace it if necessary. Every 100 hours—Clean the fuel tank filter. Yearly or before storage—Empty the fuel tank before repairs as director or before storage.
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WARNING The blades are sharp; contacting a blade could result in serious personal injury. • Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. • Wear gloves when servicing the blades. Figure 35 Inspecting the Blades Service Interval: Before each use or daily Note: If there is a visible gap between the gauge and the spring, tighten the adjusting bolt and the nut until the feeler gauge barely slides freely in and out of the gap (Figure 34). 1. Inspect the cutting edges (Figure 36).
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1 2 B B g016532 3 Figure 38 Figure 37 1. Front of cutting deck 3. Measure form the cutting edge to a smooth, level suface 2. Remove each blade as shown in Figure 39. 1 2. Measure at locations A and B 2. Measure from a level surface to the cutting edges at locations A and B, (Figure 37), and record both dimensions. 2 3 3. Rotate the blades so that their opposite ends are at locations A and B. 4. Repeat the measurements in step 2 and record them.
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2. Steady each blade with a board and turn the blade bolt clockwise with a torque wrench as shown in Figure 40; torque each blade bolt to 82 N-m (60 ft-lb). WARNING Incorrectly installing the blades could damage the machine or cause an injury to the operator or to bystanders. Adjusting the Self-Propel Cable If the machine does not self-propel or tends to creep forward when you release the control bar, adjust the drive cable. 1. Stop and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2.
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1. Position the machine on a flat concrete or asphalt surface near a garden hose. Storage 2. Start the engine. Store the machine in a cool, clean, dry place. Cover the machine to keep it clean and protected. 3. Hold the running garden hose at handle level and direct the water to flow on the ground just in front of the right rear tire (Figure 43). General Information Store the machine in a cool, clean, dry place. Cover the machine to keep it clean and protected. 1.
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Preparing the Engine 1. While the engine is still warm, change the engine oil and the oil filter; refer to Changing the Engine Oil (page 19) and Changing the Oil Filter (page 20). 2. Remove the spark plug. 3. Using an oil can, add about 30 ml (1 oz), of motor oil to the engine through the spark-plug hole. 4. Slowly pull the starter rope several times to distribute oil throughout the cylinder. 5. Install the spark plug but do not connect the wire to the spark plug.
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Troubleshooting Problem The engine does not start. Possible Cause 1. The fuel tank is empty or the fuel system contains stale fuel. 1. Drain and/or fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline. If the problem persists, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. 2. The fuel shutoff valve is closed. 3. The throttle lever is not in the correct position. 4. There is dirt, water, or stale fuel in the fuel system. 5. The wire is not connected to the spark plug. 6.
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Problem There is an uneven cutting pattern. The discharge chute gets plugged up. Possible Cause Corrective Action 1. All 4 wheels are not at the same height. 1. Place all 4 wheels at the same height. 2. The blades are dull. 3. You are mowing in the same pattern repeatedly. 4. The underside of the machine contains clippings and debris. 5. The blade spindle is bent. 2. Sharpen and balance the blades. 3. Change the mowing pattern. 1. The throttle lever is not in the Fast position. 1.
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The Toro Total Warranty Conditions and Products Covered The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly promise to the original purchaser to repair the Toro Products listed below if defective in materials or workmanship. Landscape Contractor Equipment (LCE) Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service If you think that your Toro Product contains a defect in materials or workmanship, follow this procedure: 1.