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Safety and Instructional Decals

Important:

Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger. Replace damaged

decals.

94-8072

110-9457

1.

Engine switch Off

3.

Unlocked

2.

Engine switch On

4.

Locked

117-5902

1.

Handle Upright

3.

Release foot switch to fold
handle

2.

Handle folded

114-2820

1.

Warning—read the

Operator’s Manual

.

4.

Cutting/dismemberment
hazard of hand or foot,
mower blade—stay away
from moving parts.

2.

Thrown object
hazard—keep bystanders
a safe distance from the
machine.

5.

Cutting/dismemberment
hazard of hand or foot,
mower blade—remove
the ignition key and read
the instructions before
servicing or performing
maintenance.

3.

Thrown object hazard—do
not operate the mower
without the rear discharge
plug or bag in place; do
not operate the mower
without the side discharge
cover or deflector in place.

6.

Cutting/dismemberment
hazard of hand or foot,
mower blade—do not
operate up and down
slopes; operate side to
side on slopes; stop the
engine before leaving the
operating position; and
look behind you when
backing up.

119-3796

1.

To engage the blade, press the button.

2.

Pull back the bail to the handle.

4

Summary of Contents for 20197

Page 1: ... words to highlight information Important calls attention to special mechanical information and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special attention WARNING CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Important This engine is not equipped with a spark a...

Page 2: ...catcher discharge guard rear guard or other safety protective devices in place and working Never leave a running machine unattended Stop the engine and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before cleaning the machine removing grass catcher or unclogging the discharge guard Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate machine while under the influence of alcohol...

Page 3: ...nozzle lock open device If fuel is spilled on clothing change clothing immediately Never overfill fuel tank Replace gas cap and tighten securely WARNING Exhaust contains carbon monoxide an odorless deadly poison that can kill you Do not run the engine indoors or in an enclosed area General Service Never operate machine in a closed area Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is in s...

Page 4: ...ers a safe distance from the machine 5 Cutting dismemberment hazard of hand or foot mower blade remove the ignition key and read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance 3 Thrown object hazard do not operate the mower without the rear discharge plug or bag in place do not operate the mower without the side discharge cover or deflector in place 6 Cutting dismemberment hazard of h...

Page 5: ...pplied with the mower Procedure Important Your mower does not come with oil in the engine 1 Remove the dipstick Figure 5 Figure 5 2 Slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube periodically checking the level with the dipstick until the dipstick indicates that the engine is full as illustrated in Figure 5 Do not overfill Max fill 0 58 quart 0 55 l type SAE 30 detergent oil with an API service classifica...

Page 6: ...prevents the mower from operating without a mulch plug or grass bag This prevents the mower from throwing debris at the operator through the rear chute For the switch to detect the presence of the mulch plug the top of the mulch plug lever must lie fully in the bottom of the channel Figure 6 Figure 6 1 Top of mulch plug lever in switch channel 1 Insert the mulch plug into the mower if it isn t alr...

Page 7: ...on 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 mower 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 aroun...

Page 8: ... quart 0 55 l type SAE 30 detergent oil with an API service classification of SH SJ SL or higher Note If you overfill the engine pour some oil out of it as directed in Changing the Engine Oil 3 Install the dipstick securely Adjusting the Cutting Height WARNING Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into contact with the moving blade causing serious injury Stop the engine and wait for all movin...

Page 9: ...position Figure 16 Figure 16 3 Tighten the upper handle knob as tight as you can Figure 17 Figure 17 Starting the Engine Important The mower has a safety switch that prevents you from starting the mower unless you first install the mulch plug or the grass bag securely on the mower 1 Install the mulch plug Figure 18 or the grass bag Figure 19 on the mower Figure 18 Figure 19 2 Turn the fuel valve l...

Page 10: ...ge the mower forward about an inch or two without engaging the self propel drive Figure 22 then pull the mower backward Engaging the Blade When you start the engine the blade does not turn You must engage the blade to mow 1 Push the blade control button and pull the blade control bar to the handle Figure 23 Figure 23 2 Hold the blade control bar against the handle Figure 24 Figure 24 Disengaging t...

Page 11: ...ure 26 5 Start the engine 6 Engage the blade 7 Release the blade control bar 8 Immediately push the mower over the newspaper ball 9 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 10 Go to the front of the mower and check the newspaper ball Note If the newspaper ball did not go under the mower repeat steps 2 through 10 11 If the newspaper is unravelled or shredded the blade did not stop prop...

Page 12: ...heck the grass bag frequently If it is damaged install a new Toro replacement bag WARNING The blade is sharp contacting the blade can result in serious personal injury Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position Installing the Grass Bag 1 Remove the mulch plug Figure 28 Figure 28 2 Route the starter rope around the lower rope guide Figure 29 Figure 2...

Page 13: ...ss If the bag is on the mower remove it and insert the mulch plug refer to Removing the Grass Bag before side discharging the clippings Important The mower has a safety switch that prevents you from starting the mower unless you first install the mulch plug securely on the mower refer to Mulching the Clippings Installing the Side Discharge Chute 1 Unlock the side discharge door Figure 34 Figure 34...

Page 14: ...too long the mower may plug and cause the engine to stall Mow only dry grass or leaves Wet grass and leaves tend to clump on the yard and can cause the mower to plug or the engine to stall WARNING Wet grass or leaves can cause serious injury if you slip and contact the blade Mow only in dry conditions Alternate the mowing direction This helps disperse the clippings over the lawn for even fertiliza...

Page 15: ...ne Operator s Manual for any additional yearly maintenance procedures Important Refer to your Engine Operator s Manual for additional maintenance procedures Preparing for Maintenance 1 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 2 Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug Figure 38 before performing any maintenance procedure Figure 38 3 After performing the maintenance procedure...

Page 16: ...the oil to warm it Warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants 1 Perform the pre maintenance procedures refer to Preparing for Maintenance 2 Turn the fuel valve to the Off position to prevent any fuel leakage 3 Remove the dipstick Figure 41 Figure 41 4 Tip the mower onto its side with the air filter up to drain the used oil out through the oil fill tube Figure 42 Figure 42 5 Slowly pour oi...

Page 17: ...traw that comes with the spray can to direct the spray 2 Push the upper handle fully down and spray the inner plastic surface of the outer handle Figure 45 Figure 45 Adjusting the Self propel Drive If your mower does not self propel properly adjust the self propel drive cable 1 Loosen the nut on the cable mount Figure 46 Figure 46 1 Cable mount 2 Pull the upper handle back fully rearward Note If t...

Page 18: ...e is dull or nicked have it sharpened or replace it WARNING The blade is sharp contacting the blade can result in serious personal injury Wear gloves when servicing the blade 1 Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug Refer to Preparing for Maintenance 2 Tip the mower onto its side with the air filter up 3 Remove the 2 blade nuts and the stiffener Figure 49 Figure 49 1 Blade nuts 2 Stiff...

Page 19: ...Install the blade nuts and torque them to 15 to 27 ft lb 20 to 37 N m Cleaning the Mower Service Interval Before each use or daily WARNING The mower may dislodge material from under the mower housing Wear eye protection Stay in the operating position behind the handle Do not allow bystanders in the area 1 Move the mower onto a flat paved surface 2 With the engine running and the blade engaged spra...

Page 20: ...wire onto the retaining post 6 Remove the spark plug add 1 oz 30 ml of oil through the spark plug hole and pull the starter rope slowly several times to distribute oil throughout the cylinder to prevent cylinder corrosion during the off season 7 Install the spark plug and tighten it with a torque wrench to 15 ft lb 20 N m 8 Tighten all nuts bolts and screws Folding the Handle Upright Position 1 St...

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Page 24: ... following Cost of regular maintenance service or parts such as filters fuel lubricants oil changes spark plugs air filters blade sharpening or worn blades cable linkage adjustments or brake and clutch adjustments Any product or part which has been altered or misused and requires replacement or repair due to accidents or lack of proper maintenance Repairs necessary due to failure to use fresh fuel...

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