Operator's Manual

ManualsBrandsToro ManualsLawn MowersToro 29645

FormNo.3380-927RevA

50cmMulching/RearBagging/SideDischargeLawn

Mower

ModelNo.29645—SerialNo.314000001andUp

Operator'sManual

Introduction

Thisrotary-blade,walk-behindlawnmowerisintended

tobeusedbyresidentialhomeownersorprofessional,

hiredoperators.Itisdesignedprimarilyforcuttinggrass

onwell-maintainedlawnsonresidentialorcommercial

properties.Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrushorfor

agriculturaluses.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand

maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand

productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe

productproperlyandsafely.

YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.comforproduct

andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister

yourproduct.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,oradditional

information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro

CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof

yourproductready.

Figure1identiesthelocationofthe

modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbers

inthespaceprovided.

Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberplate

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety

messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),

whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath

ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.

Figure2

1.Safetyalertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.

Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation

andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial

attention.

Contents

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

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

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

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

Hand/ArmVibration..............................................3

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

Setup............................................................................5

AttachingtheHandle...............................................5

InstallingtheRecoil-starterRopeintheRope

Guide.................................................................5

FillingtheEnginewithOil........................................5

ProductOverview..........................................................6

Operation.....................................................................6

Attachments/Accessories.........................................6

FillingtheFuelTank................................................7

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel..................................7

AdjustingtheCuttingHeight....................................8

StartingtheEngine..................................................8

StoppingtheEngine................................................8

MulchingtheClippings............................................9

BaggingtheClippings..............................................9

Side-dischargingtheClippings..................................10

OperatingTips......................................................10

Maintenance.................................................................11

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................11

PreparingforMaintenance.......................................11

ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................12

ChangingtheEngineOil.........................................12

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Summary of content (20 pages)

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Form No. 3380-927 Rev A 50cm Mulching/Rear Bagging/Side Discharge Lawn Mower Model No. 29645—Serial No. 314000001 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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Lubricating the Upper Handle ..................................13 Adjusting the Self-propel Drive ................................13 Replacing the Blade ................................................14 Cleaning the Underside of the Machine......................15 Storage ........................................................................15 Preparing the Machine for Storage ............................15 Folding the Handle .................................................
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• Replace faulty silencers. – Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down, and exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. • If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors. • Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed – Always be sure of your footing on slopes. the engine. Operating an engine at excessive speed can increase the hazard of personal injury. • Reduce speed on slopes and in sharp turns to prevent overturning or loss of control.
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Safety and Instructional Decals Important: Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger. Replace damaged decals. Manufacturer's Mark 1. Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer. 117-4143 1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual. 2. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine. 3.
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Installing the Recoil-starter Rope in the Rope Guide Setup Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine. Important: To start the engine safely and easily whenever you use the machine, install the recoil-starter rope in the rope guide. Attaching the Handle Hold the blade-control bar to the upper handle and pull the recoil-starter rope through the rope guide on the handle (Figure 4).
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Product Overview Figure 5 1. Dipstick 2. Oil-fill tube Figure 6 3. Wipe off the dipstick end with a clean cloth. 1. Upper handle 6. Blade-control bar 4. Insert the dipstick into the oil-fill tube. 2. Recoil-start handle 7. Fuel-tank cap 5. Remove the dipstick and read the oil level on the dipstick (Figure 5). 3. Grass bag 8. Air filter 4. Oil fill / Dipstick (not shown) 9. Side-discharge chute • If the oil level is below the Add mark, add a small 5.
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Filling the Fuel Tank DANGER Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others. • To prevent a static charge from igniting the gasoline, place the container and/or machine directly on the ground before filling, not in a vehicle or on an object. • Fill the tank outdoors when the engine is cold. Wipe up spills. • Do not handle gasoline when smoking or around an open flame or sparks.
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inches); 70 mm (2-3/4 inches); 83 mm (3-1/4 inches); and 95 mm (3-3/4 inches). 4. Insert the dipstick into the oil-fill tube, but do not screw it in. 5. Remove the dipstick and read the oil level; refer to Figure 8. • If the oil level is low, add a small amount of oil slowly to the oil-fill tube, and then repeat steps 3 through 5 until the oil level on the dipstick is correct. • If the oil level is high, drain the excess oil until the oil level on the dipstick is correct.
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Removing the Grass Bag Mulching the Clippings 1. Lift up the rear deflector (Figure 12). Your machine comes from the factory ready to mulch the grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn. 2. Lift the grass-bag handle out from the notches on the handle brackets and remove the bag from the machine. If the grass bag is on the machine, remove it before mulching the clippings. Refer to Removing the Grass Bag (page 9). 3. Close the rear deflector.
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Cutting Grass Side-discharging the Clippings • Cut only about a third of the grass blade at a time. Do not Installing the Side-discharge Chute cut below the 44 mm (1–3/4-inch) setting unless the grass is sparse or it is late fall when grass growth begins to slow down. Refer to Adjusting the Cutting Height (page 8). 1. Lift up the rear deflector (Figure 13).
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Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure After the first 5 hours • Change the engine oil. Before each use or daily • Check the engine oil level. • Ensure that the engine stops within 3 seconds after releasing the blade-control bar. After each use • Clean grass clippings and dirt from under the machine.
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Servicing the Air Cleaner Service Interval: Every 25 hours/Yearly (whichever comes first)—Replace the air cleaner element (more frequently when operating the machine in dusty or dirty operating conditions). Figure 16 1. Press the top tab on the air cleaner cover (Figure 15) and open the cover. 4. After draining the used oil, return the machine to the normal operating position. 5. Pour about 3/4 of the crankcase capacity of oil into the oil-fill tube. Note: Max. fill: 0.55 L (18.
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Adjusting the Self-propel Drive 9. Install the dipstick securely. 10. Recycle the used oil properly. If your machine does not self-propel properly, adjust the self-propel drive cable. Lubricating the Upper Handle 1. Loosen the nut on the cable mount (Figure 20). Service Interval: Yearly or before storage Lubricate the left and right sides of the upper handle with a low-viscosity silicone spray lubricant yearly or as needed. 1. Spray the outer plastic end of the inner handle (Figure 18).
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Note: You can place a ruler against the upper side of the black cable mount and measure how far the upper end of the cable jacket moves (Figure 22). 5. Install the new blade (turn the blade bolt clockwise) and all mounting hardware (Figure 23). Figure 22 1. Cable mount 2. Cable jacket Note: Moving the cable jacket upward decreases the ground speed; moving the jacket downward increases the ground speed. Figure 23 5. Tighten the nut firmly.
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Cleaning the Underside of the Machine Storage Store the machine in a cool, clean, dry place. Service Interval: After each use Preparing the Machine for Storage WARNING The machine may dislodge material from under the machine housing. WARNING • Wear eye protection. Gasoline vapors can explode. • Stay in the operating position (behind the handle). • Do not store gasoline more than 30 days. • Do not store the machine in an enclosure near an open flame. • Do not allow bystanders in the area. 1.
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Figure 25 1. Upper handle knob 2. Handle knobs 2. Loosen the handle knobs until you can move the handle freely (Figure 25). 3. Move the handle forward as shown in Figure 25. Removing the Machine from Storage 1. Remove the spark plug and spin the engine rapidly by pulling the recoil-start handle to blow the excess oil from the cylinder. 2. Install the spark plug and tighten it with a torque wrench to 20 N-m (15 ft-lb). 3. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
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International Distributor List Distributor: Agrolanc Kft Balama Prima Engineering Equip. B-Ray Corporation Casco Sales Company Ceres S.A. CSSC Turf Equipment (pvt) Ltd. Cyril Johnston & Co. Cyril Johnston & Co. Equiver Femco S.A. ForGarder OU G.Y.K. Company Ltd. Geomechaniki of Athens Golf international Turizm Guandong Golden Star Hako Ground and Garden Hako Ground and Garden Hayter Limited (U.K.) Hydroturf Int. Co Dubai Hydroturf Egypt LLC Irrimac Irrigation Products Int'l Pvt Ltd. Jean Heybroek b.v.
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The Toro Warranty and The Toro GTS Starting Guarantee Conditions and Products Covered The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly promise to repair for the original purchaser1the Toro Product listed below if defective in materials or workmanship or if the Toro GTS (Guaranteed to Start) engine will not start on the first or second pull, provided the routine maintenance required in the Operator's Manual have been performed.