FORM NO. 3317-901GB L A safety TRAINING 1. Read the instructions carefully. Familiarize wij controls and the proper use of the equipment. 2. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions 1o use the lawn mo other people or their property. PREPARATION 1. While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers, Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals. 2.
A\ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 18. Never pick up or carry a lawnmower while the engine is running. 19. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire. # before clearing blockages or unclogging chute; s before checking, cleaning or working on the lawnmower,; » after striking a foreign objects. Inspect the lawnmower for damage and make repairs before restarting and operating the lawnmower; e if lawnmower stars {0 vibrate abnormally (check immediately). 20.
Safety alert triangle— symbol within triangle indicates a hazard Safety alert symbol Read operator's manual Consult technical manual for proper service procedures Stay a safe distance from the machine Stay a safe distance from the mower Thrown or flying objects— Whole bad exposure Thrown or flying objects~— Rotary side-mounted mower, Keep deflector shield in place.
Hourmeter/elapsed operating hours Fast Slow Decreasingfincreasing Grease lubrication point Engine start Engine stop Choke Primer (start aid) Push primer three times SYMBOL GLOSSARY I T X3 Fuel Neutral First gear Second gear Third gear Cutting element— basic symbol Cutting element-— Height adjustment Pull rope Wheel Wheel traction OOk Fen
Properly dispose of batteries Insert key into ignition switch Turn key in ignition switch Move control Move control forward Move control rearward SYMBOL GLOSSARY oSN 8 @ %Xi!} < Lower control bar Raise contra bar Raise/lower control bar Raise control bar T Raise control bar Lower control bar / GB-5
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Set—Up instructions ..o 8 Before Operating Operating Instructions Maintenance Servicing Air Cleaner . . .12 Replacing Spark Plug .12 Draining Gasoline L 12 Changing Crankcase Oil L12 Adjusting Throttle .18 Adjusting Traction Wheel Drive . 13 Adjusting The Brake Cable 14 Page Inspecting/Removing/Sharpening Blade 14 Lubrication Charging Battery Replacing Fuse Cleaning Mower Housing .. . Preparing Mower For Storage .
SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Figure 3 1. Cable tie 7. Cut excess length from end of cable tie on lower left handle. 8. Secure contra lever to control bar with a cap screw and lockout (Fig. 4). Figure 4 INSTALL STARTER ROPE 1. Pull the starter rope through the rope guide on the handle (Fig. 5}. To make the rope easier to loop, squeeze the control bar on the handle to release the blade brake. 1600 Figure 5 1. Rope guide 2. Starter rope INSTALL GRASS BAG 1.
SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Figure 7 INSTALL BATTERY (electric start model) 1. Refer to Charging Battery, page 15. Slide battery, decal side facing operator’s position, between mounting tabs on back of control panel (Fig. 8). 2. Connect wires. Figure 8 1. Battery 2. Mounting tabs BEFORE OPERATING FILL CRANKCASE WITH OIL Fill crankcase with SAE 30 oil until oil level reaches FULL mark on dipstick as shown in Figure 9. The maximum crankcase capacity is 25 ounces (0.75 liters} of oil.
BEFORE OPERATING | Note: The Toto Company strongly recommends the use of fresh, clean, UNLEADED regular grade gasoline in Toto gasoline powered products, Unleaded gasoline bums cleaner, extends engine fife, and promotes good starting by reducing the build—up of combustion chamber deposits. Leaded gasoline can be used if unleaded is not available. 1. Clean around fuel tank cap (Fig. 10) and remove cap from tank. Do not fill tank full.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3. KEY-ELECTRIC STARTING—Turn key to S {START) and release when engine begin running. When engine starts, remove throttle from [ (CHOKE) and regulate engine speed as desired. If the battery's charge is too weak fo start the engine, the engine can be started with the recoil starter (Fig. 11). 4. MANUAL STARTING—S8queeze control bar against handle. Pull recoil starter out until positive engagement results; then pull vigorously to start the engine.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3. REMOVING BAG—Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. For protection, always keep hands and feet away from mower housing while engine is running. Raise discharge door. While holding discharge door up, grasp handle on grass bag and [ift bag off mower. Allow discharge door to close. Note: When removing the grass bag, the bag ramp scoops out any clippings that may be plugging the discharge opening.
MAINTENANCE & caution Engine could start accidentally. Accidental starting of engine could cause serious injury to operator or bystanders. * Pull wire off spark plug before performing any maintenance or adjustments. SERVICING AIR CLEANER Normally, clean air cleaner after every 25 operating hours. More frequent cleaning is required when mower is operated in dusty or dirty conditions. 1. Stop engine and pull wire off spark plug. For electric start modal, remove key from switch. 2.
MAINTENANCE 5. When oil is drained, rectum mower to upright position and add fresh oil to engine. Refer to Fill Crankcase With Oil, page 8. Figure tube ADJUSTING THROTTLE Throttle control adjustment may be required if engine does not start or stop. Whenever a new throttle control cable is installed, the throttle must be adjusted. 1. Stop engine and pull wire off spark plug. For electric start model, remove key from switch. 2. Move throatily control to FAST 4@ position, 3.
MAINTENANCE ADJUSTING THE BRAKE CABLE (Fig. 22) Whenever a new blade brake cable assembly is installed, an adjustment is required. 1. Stop engine. Pull wire off spark plug. Remove key from switch on electric start model. 2. HECK ADJUSTMENT—Move control bar toward handle until slack in wire is removed. The gap between brake lever and handle must be 3,2 mm-4,8 mm (15" See step 3 for adjustment. 3. CHECK CABLE CONDUIT—Loosen nut on cable bracket. Insert 3,2 mm—4,8 mm object between brake lever and handle.
MAINTENANCE 6. SHARPENING BLADE—Using a file, sharpen top side of blade and maintain original curling angle {Fig. 25). The blade remains balanced if the same amount of material is removed from both cutting edges. SHARPEN AT THIS ANGLE ONLY 153 Figure 25 IMPORTANT: Check balance of blade by putting it on a blade balance. An inexpensive balance can be purchased at a hardware store. A balanced blade stays in a horizontal position and an unbalanced blade settees {o the heavy side.
MAINTENANCE REPLACING FUSE 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. 28). Figure 28 1. Fuse holder cap 3. Fuse 2. Fuse holder bottom 4. Tah (2) 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.
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT For special conditions the following accessories may be purchased at your local authorized TOR Service Dealer. 1. Thatcher Kit, Model No. 59131—Installs in minutes. Front mounted for easy maneuverability. 2. Leaf Shredder Kit, Model No. 59180—Installs on underside of mower in minutes without requiring removal of blade. Shreds leaves into small pieces for clean vacuuming into grass bag and convenient disposal {Fig, 31}. Spring tines loosen thatch for clean vacuuming into grass bag (Fig.
THE TOR STARTING GUARANTEE A Five Year Limited Warranty On The Toto GTS 150 OHV Engine What Is Covered? Thee Toto Compare guarantees that your TOR GTS 150 Engine will start on the first or second pule 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 are included, but you must pay transportation costs.
GUARANTEED TO START MAINTENANCE RECORD To keep the starting guarantee in affect, 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.