Form No. 3327-197 Rev A 53 cm Rear Bagger Lawn Mower Model No. 26634—Serial No.
This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES-002. Introduction Ce système d’allumage par étincelle de véhicule est conforme à la norme NMB-002 du Canada. Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product properly. The information in this manual can help you and others avoid injury and product damage. Although Toro designs and produces safe products, you are responsible for operating the product properly and safely. Contents Page Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . .
• Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the lawn mower and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. Safety Improperly using or maintaining this lawn mower can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply with these safety instructions. • Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult.
• On multibladed lawn mowers, use care as rotating one blade can cause the other blades to rotate. – after striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawn mower for damage and make repairs before starting and operating the lawn mower; and Operation – if the lawn mower starts to vibrate abnormally (check it immediately). • Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect. • Stop the engine: • Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. • Maintain or replace safety and instruction decals when necessary. • Keep the lawn mower free of grass, leaves, or other debris buildup. Clean up any oil or fuel that spills. Sound Pressure Level • Stop and inspect the lawn mower if you strike an object. Repair the lawn mower, if necessary, before starting the engine.
4. Rotate the handle and the mounting brackets rearward until the brackets fit securely into the housing pockets (Fig. 2). Setup Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. 5. Tighten the knobs until the edges of the slots on top of the mounting brackets touch. 6. Secure the cables to the lower side of the left hand tube with a cable tie (Fig. 4). Position the cable tie 1 inch (25 mm) from the bend in the handle as shown in Figure 4.
6. Read the oil level on the dipstick (Fig. 7). 7. If the oil level reading is below the Add mark on the dipstick, slowly pour only enough oil into the oil fill tube to raise the oil level to the Full mark on the dipstick. 1 2 Important Do not overfill the crankcase with oil and run the engine; engine damage can result. Drain the excess oil until the oil level on the dipstick reads Full. m-2882 Figure 6 1. Rope guide 8.
Reviewing the Maintenance Schedule Danger When fueling, under certain circumstances, a static charge can develop, igniting the gasoline. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and damage property. Review the Recommended Maintenance Schedule on page 12. You may need to perform one or more additional procedures before or soon after you begin operating the lawn mower. • Always place gasoline containers on the ground and away from your vehicle before filling.
Note: If the temperature is 55 F (13 C) or below, push in the primer 5 times, waiting one second between each push. Note: The drive wheels come with freewheeling clutches that enable you to pull the lawn mower rearward more easily when you disengage the wheel drive. To disengage the clutches, push the lawn mower forward at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) after stopping the wheel drive operation. Note: Do not use the primer to start a warm engine after a brief shutdown.
Mowing with the Grass Bag Using the Grass Bag Installing the Grass Bag Warning 1. Wait for all moving parts to stop. A worn grass bag could allow small stones and other similar debris to be thrown in the operator’s or bystander’s direction and result in serious personal injury or death to the operator or bystanders. 2. Raise the discharge door, slide the bag ramp attached to the grass bag into the discharge opening, and hook the bag frame onto the rounded portion of the mounting brackets (Fig. 13).
Operating Tips Cutting Grass • Review the safety instructions and read this manual carefully before operating the lawn mower. • Grass grows at different rates at different times of the year. In the summer heat, it is best to cut grass at the 2 inch (51 mm), 2-1/2 inch (64 mm), or 3 inch (76 mm) cutting height settings. Cut only about a third of the grass blade at a time. Do not cut below the 2-inch (51 mm) setting unless the grass is sparse or it is late fall when grass growth begins to slow down.
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Interval Each Use • Check the engine oil level. Refer to Checking the Engine Oil Level on page 12. • Check the stopping time of the blade brake. The blade must stop within 3 seconds of releasing the control bar; if it does not, contact an Authorized Service Dealer for repair. • Remove the grass clippings and dirt from under the housing.
1 Cleaning the Underside of the Lawn Mower Housing 2 Warning 3 Tipping the lawn mower may cause the fuel to leak from the carburetor or the fuel tank. Gasoline is extremely flammable, highly explosive and under certain conditions can cause personal injury or property damage. ÓÓÓ ÓÓÓ 4 m-3664 Avoid fuel spills by running the engine dry or removing gasoline with a hand pump; never siphon. Figure 15 1. Knobs 2. Cover 3. Foam pre-cleaner 4.
5. Set the gap on the new plug to 0.020 in. (0.50 mm) (Fig. 16). 1 1 149 986 Figure 18 Figure 16 1. 1-1/2 inches (4 cm) 1. 0.020 in. (0.50 mm) 6. Move the top jam nut up to increase or down to decrease the clearance between the control bar and the handle. 6. Install the spark plug and the gasket seal. 7. Torque the plug to 15 ft-lb (20 N m). 7. Tighten the bottom jam nut to lock the top jam nut against the support block (Fig. 17). 8. Connect the wire to the spark plug. 8.
Changing the Engine Oil Warning Change the oil after the first 5 operating hours and then after every 50 hours or every season. Run the engine just before changing the oil to warm the oil. Warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants. The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result in serious personal injury. Wear gloves or wrap the sharp edges of the blade with a rag. Note: Change the oil after every 25 hours when operating under a heavy load or in high temperatures. 1.
1 Maintaining the Blade A A straight, sharp blade provides the best cutting performance. Regularly inspect and sharpen the blade. 2 Warning 1 B The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result in serious personal injury. 3 1 C Wear gloves or wrap the sharp edges of the blade with a rag. 4 270 Figure 22 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 1. Sail 2. Flat part of blade 2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 10). 3. Wear 4.
Removing the Blade Installing the Blade 1. Grasp the end of the blade using a rag or a thickly padded glove. 1. Install a sharp, balanced Toro blade, a lock washer, and a blade bolt. 2. Remove the blade bolt, the lock washer, and the blade (Fig. 23). Note: The sail part of the blade must point upward (toward the top of the lawn mower housing). 2. Torque the blade bolt to 50 ft-lb (68 N m). 3. Return the lawn mower to its upright position. 4. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
Storage 2. Clean any dirt and chaff from the cylinder, cylinder head fins, and blower housing. To prepare the lawn mower for off-season storage, perform the recommended maintenance procedures. Refer to Maintenance on page 12. 3. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the external parts of the engine, the shrouding, and the top of the lawn mower housing. Store the lawn mower in a cool, clean, dry place. Cover the lawn mower to keep it clean and protected. 4. Check the condition of the blade.
Troubleshooting Toro designed and built your lawn mower for trouble-free operation. Check the following components and items carefully, and refer to Maintenance on page 12 for more information. If a problem continues, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. Problem Engine does not start Engine starts hard or loses power Engine runs rough Possible Causes Corrective Action 1. The fuel tank is empty or the fuel system contains stale fuel. 1. Drain and/or fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline.
Problem Lawn mower or engine vibrates excessively Uneven cutting pattern Discharge chute plugs Lawn mower does not self-propel Possible Causes Corrective Action 1. The blade is bent or is out of balance. 1. Balance the blade. If the blade is bent, replace it. 2. The blade bolt is loose. 2. Tighten the blade bolt. 3. The underside of the lawn mower deck contains clippings and debris. 3. Clean the underside of the lawn mower deck. 4. The engine mounting bolts are loose. 4.
