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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.

112-8760

1.

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

2.

Cutting/dismemberment of hand or foot—stay away from
moving parts.

117-4143

1.

Warning—read the

Operator's Manual

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2.

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

3.

Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower
blade—disconnect the spark-plug wire and read the
instructions before servicing or performing maintenance.

4.

Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower
blade—stay away from moving parts and keep all guards
and shields in place.

5.

Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower
blade—do not mow up and down slopes, only mow across;
stop the mower and engine, pick up debris before operating;
look behind and down when reversing.

117-9368

1.

Optimum oil level

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Summary of Contents for 29639

Page 1: ...u do not follow the recommended precautions Figure 2 1 Safety alert symbol This manual uses 2 words to highlight information Important calls attention to special mechanical information and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special attention This product complies with all relevant European directives For details see the separate product specific Declaration of Conformity DOC sheet For m...

Page 2: ...of the operator Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property Understand explanations for all pictograms used on the mower or in the instructions Gasoline WARNING Gasoline is highly flammable Take the following precautions Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose Refuel outdoors only and do not smok...

Page 3: ...line in the tank and inside a building where fumes can reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure To reduce the risk of fire keep the engine silencer battery compartment and gasoline storage area free of grass leaves or excessive grease Check grass catcher components and the discharge guard frequently and replace with manufacturer s recommended parts when...

Page 4: ...ead the Operator s Manual 2 Thrown object hazard keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine 3 Cutting dismemberment hazard of hand or foot mower blade disconnect the spark plug wire and read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance 4 Cutting dismemberment hazard of hand or foot mower blade stay away from moving parts and keep all guards and shields in place 5 Cutting disme...

Page 5: ...ng the Recoil starter Rope in the Rope Guide No Parts Required Procedure Important You must install the recoil starter rope in the rope guide Hold the blade control bar to the upper handle and pull the recoil starter rope through the rope guide on the handle Figure 5 Figure 5 1 Recoil starter rope 2 Rope guide 3 Filling the Engine with Oil No Parts Required Procedure Important This machine does no...

Page 6: ...rankcase is too low or too high and you run the engine you may damage the engine Figure 7 1 Oil level is too low 3 Oil level is correct 2 Oil level is too high 6 Install the dipstick into the oil fill tube securely Important Change the engine oil after the first 5 operating hours change it yearly thereafter refer to Changing the Engine Oil page 13 Product Overview Figure 8 1 Spark plug 6 Grass bag...

Page 7: ...ainers over the winter unless fuel stabilizer has been added to the fuel Do not add oil to gasoline Important To reduce starting problems add a fuel stabilizer to the fuel all season mixing it with gasoline less than 30 days old 1 Clean around the fuel tank cap and remove the cap from the tank Figure 10 G020479 1 Figure 10 1 6 mm 1 4 inch 2 Fill the fuel tank leaving at least 6 mm 1 4 inch from th...

Page 8: ...g the cutting height may bring you into contact with the moving blade causing serious injury Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop Do not put your fingers under the housing when adjusting the cutting height CAUTION If the engine has been running the muffler will be hot and can severely burn you Keep away from the hot muffler Adjust the cutting height as desired Set all the wheels t...

Page 9: ...ontact an Authorized Service Dealer Figure 18 Recycling the Clippings This machine comes from the factory ready to recycle the grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn If the grass bag is on the machine remove it refer to Removing the Grass Bag page 10 before recycling the clippings Bagging the Clippings Use the grass bag when you want to collect grass and leaf clippings from the lawn WARNING A...

Page 10: ...over any object If the machine strikes an object or starts to vibrate immediately stop the engine disconnect the wire from the spark plug and examine the machine for damage For best performance install a new blade before the cutting season begins Replace the blade when necessary with a Toro replacement blade Cutting Grass Cut only about a third of the grass blade at a time Do not cut below the 51 ...

Page 11: ...than the rear wheels For example set the front wheels at 51 mm and the rear wheels at 64 mm Cutting Leaves After cutting the lawn ensure that half of the lawn shows through the cut leaf cover You may need to make more than one pass over the leaves If there are more than 13 cm 5 inches of leaves on the lawn set the front cutting height one or two notches higher than the rear cutting height Slow dow...

Page 12: ...he air filter replace it more frequently in dusty operating conditions Change the engine oil Replace the blade or have it sharpened more frequently if the edge dulls quickly 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 23 before performing any maintenance procedure G017308 Figure 23 1 Spark plug wire 3...

Page 13: ...ark plug refer to Preparing for Maintenance page 12 5 Place an oil drain pan beside the machine on the side nearest the oil fill tube 6 Remove the dipstick from the oil fill tube Figure 26 Figure 26 7 Tip the machine onto its side with the oil fill tube down to drain the used oil out through the oil fill tube into the oil drain pan Figure 27 Figure 27 8 After draining the used oil return the machi...

Page 14: ...rly Important You will need a torque wrench to install the blade properly If you do not have a torque wrench or are uncomfortable performing this procedure contact an Authorized Service Dealer Examine the blade whenever you run out of gasoline If the blade is damaged or cracked replace it immediately If the blade edge is dull or nicked have it sharpened or replace it WARNING The blade is sharp con...

Page 15: ...ble support 5 Release the self propel drive bar and ensure that the cable is loose Note The cable must be loose with the self propel drive bar in the released position otherwise the machine may creep when you disengage the bar Cleaning under the Machine Housing Service Interval After each use WARNING The machine may dislodge material from under the machine housing Wear eye protection Stay in the o...

Page 16: ...hole and pull the starter rope slowly several times to distribute oil throughout the cylinder to prevent cylinder corrosion during the off season 8 Loosely install the spark plug 9 Tighten all nuts bolts and screws Folding the Handle 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 ...

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Page 19: ...rmation Toro Collects Toro Warranty Company Toro respects your privacy In order to process your warranty claim and contact you in the event of a product recall we ask you to share certain personal information with us either directly or through your local Toro company or dealer The Toro warranty system is hosted on servers located within the United States where privacy law may not provide the same ...

Page 20: ...turer 5Whichever occurs first 6Lifetime Frame Warranty If the main frame consisting of the parts welded together to form the tractor structure that other components such as the engine are secured to cracks or breaks in normal use it will be repaired or replaced at Toro s option under warranty at no cost for parts and labor Frame failure due to misuse or abuse and failure or repair required due to ...

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