Toro 21012B User manual

Operator’s Manual

IMPORTANT: Read this manual carefully. It contains information about your

safety and the safety of others. Also become familiar with the controls and

their proper use before you operate the product.

FORM NO. 3317–904 Rev. A GB

43 cm Recycler

Walk-Behind

Power Mower

Model No. 21012B–6900001 & Up

Model No. 21013B–6900001 & Up

The Toro Company – 1995

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Toro product.

All of us at Toro want you to be completely satisfied

with your new product, so feel free to contact your

local Authorized Service Dealer for help with service,

genuine Toro parts, or other information you may

require.

Whenever you contact your Authorized Service

Dealer or the factory, always know the model and

serial numbers of your product. These numbers will

help the Service Dealer or Service Representative

provide exact information about your specific

product. You will find the model and serial number

decal located in a unique place on the product as

shown below.

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1. Modeland Serial Number Decal

For your convenience, write the product model and

serial numbers in the space below.

Model No:

Serial No.

Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate

and maintain your product correctly. Reading this

manual will help you and others avoid personal injury

and damage to the product. Although Toro designs,

produces and markets safe, state-of-the-art products,

you are responsible for using the product properly

and safely. You are also responsible for training

persons who you allow to use the product about safe

operation.

The Toro warning system in this manual identifies

potential hazards and has special safety messages that

help you and others avoid personal injury, even death.

DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION are signal

words used to identify the level of hazard. However,

regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful.

DANGER signals an extreme hazard that will cause

serious injury or death if the recommended

precautions are not followed.

WARNING signals a hazard that may cause serious

injury or death if the recommended precautions are

not followed.

CAUTION signals a hazard that may cause minor or

moderate injury if the recommended precautions are

not followed.

Two other words are also used to highlight

information. “Important” calls attention to special

mechanical information and “Note” emphasizes

general information worthy of special attention.

The left and right side of the machine is determined

by standing behind the handle in the normal

operator’s position.

GB–1

Contents

Page

Safety 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Training 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Preparation 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operation 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sound Pressure Level 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sound Power Level 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Vibration Level 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Symbol Glossary 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Assembly 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Handle 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Starter Rope 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Grass Bag Ramp 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Discharge Tunnel Plug 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Before Starting 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fill Crankcase With Oil 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fill Fuel Tank With Gasoline 11. . . . . . . . . . .

Operation 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Controls 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Starting Engine 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Stopping Engine 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Grass Bag 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Discharge Tunnel Plug 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adjusting Cutting Height 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Recycling Tips 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Page

Maintenance 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Servicing Air Cleaner 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Draining Gasoline 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Changing Crankcase Oil 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Spark Plug 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adjusting Throttle 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adjusting Brake Cable 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adjusting Wheel Traction Drive 20. . . . . . . .

Inspecting/Removing/

Sharpening Blade 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Lubrication 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cleaning 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Storage 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

GB–2

Safety

Training

1. Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with

the controls and the proper use of the equipment.

2. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with

these instructions to use the lawnmower. Local

regulations may restrict the age of the operator.

3. Never mow while people, especially children, or

pets are nearby.

4. Keep in mind that the operator or user is

responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to

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. Thoroughly inspect the area where the

equipment is to be used and remove all objects

which may be thrown by the machine.

3. WARNING – Petrol is highly flammable.

•Store fuel in containers specifically

designed for this purpose.

•Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke

while refuelling.

•Add fuel before starting the engine. Never

remove the cap of the fuel tank or add

petrol while the engine is running or when

the engine is hot.

•If petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start

the engine but move the machine away

from the area of spillage and avoid creating

any source of ignition until petrol vapors

have dissipated.

•Replace all fuel tanks and container caps

securely.

4. Replace faulty silencers.

5. Before using, always visually inspect to see that

the blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are

not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged

blades and bolts in sets to preserve balance.

6. On multi–bladed machines, take care as rotating

one blade can cause other blades to rotate.

Operation

1. Do not operate the engine in a confined space

where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can

collect.

2. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.

3. Avoid operating the equipment in wet grass,

where feasible.

4. Always be sure of your footing on slopes.

5. Walk, never run.

6. For wheeled rotary machines, mow across the

face of slopes, never up and down.

7. Exercise extreme caution when changing

direction on slopes.

8. Do not mow excessively steep slopes.

9. Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling

the lawnmower towards you.

Safety

GB–3

10. Stop the blade(s) if the lawnmower has to be

tilted for transportation when crossing surfaces

other than grass, and when transporting the

lawnmower to and from the area to be mowed.

11. Never operate the lawnmower with defective

guards or shields, or without safety devices for

example deflectors and/or grass catchers in

place.

12. Do not change the engine governor settings or

overspeed the engine.

13. Disengage all blade and drive clutches before

starting the engine.

14. Start the engine or switch on the motor carefully

according to instructions and with feet well away

from the blade(s).

15. Do not tilt the lawnmower when starting the

engine or switching on the motor, except if the

lawnmower has to be tilted for starting. In this

case, do not tilt it more than absolutely necessary

and lift only the part which is away from the

operator.

16. Do not start the engine when standing in front of

the discharge chute.

17. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating

parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all

times.

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;

•before checking, cleaning or working on the

lawnmower;

•after striking a foreign object. Inspect the

lawnmower for damage and make repairs

before restarting and operating the

lawnmower;

•if lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormally

(check immediately).

20. Stop the engine

•whenever you leave the lawnmower;

•before refuelling.

21. Reduce the throttle setting during engine shut

down and, if the engine is provided with a

shut-off valve, turn the fuel off at the conclusion

of mowing.

Maintenance and storage

1. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure

the equipment is in safe working condition.

2. Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank

inside a building where fumes may reach an

open flame or spark.

3. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any

enclosure.

4. To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine,

silencer, battery compartment and petrol storage

area free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease.

5. Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or

deterioration.

6. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.

7. If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be

done outdoors.

Safety

GB–4

Sound Pressure Level

Model 21012B

This unit has an equivalent continuous A-weighted

sound pressure at the operator ear of: 80.2 dB(A),

based on measurements of identical machines per

ANSI B71.5-1984 procedures.

Model 21013B

This unit has an equivalent continuous A-weighted

sound pressure at the operator ear of: 81.9 dB(A),

based on measurements of identical machines per

ANSI B71.5-1984 procedures.

Sound Power Level

This unit has a sound power level of: 96 dB(A)/1 pW,

based on measurements of identical machines per

Directive 84/538/EEC and amendments.

Vibration Level

This unit has a maximum hand-arm vibration level of

5.41 m/s, based on measurement of identical

machines per ISO 5349 procedures.

Symbol Glossary

Safety alert triangle —

symbol within triangle

indicates a hazard.

Do not open or

remove safety shields

while engine is

running.

Safety alert symbol

Rotating blade can cut

off toes or fingers.

Stay clear of mower

blade as long as

engine is running.

Read operator’s

manual.

To avoid blade failure

when mulching, use

blade stiffener when

mower is equipped

with mulching plug.

Consult technical

manual for proper

service procedures. Transmission

Stay a safe distance

from the machine. Oil

Safety

GB–5

Stay a safe distance

from the mower. On/Run

Throw or flying

objects — Whole body

exposure Engage

Thrown or flying

objects — Rotary

side-mounted mower.

Keep deflector shield

in place.

Disengage

Stop engine before

leaving operator

position.

Battery charging

condition

Hourmeter/elapsed

operating hours Fuel

Fast Neutral

Slow First gear

Decreasing/Increasing Second gear

Grease lubrication

point Third gear

Safety

GB–6

Engine start Cutting element —

basic symbol

Engine stop Cutting element —

height adjustment

Choke Pull rope.

Primer (start aid) Wheel

Push primer three

times. Wheel traction

Properly dispose of

batteries. Lower control bar.

Insert key in ignition

switch. Raise control bar.

Turn key in ignition

switch. Raise/lower control

bar.

Move control. Raise/lower control

bar.

Safety

GB–7

Move control forward. Raise control bar.

Move control

rearward. Raise control bar.

Lower control bar.

GB–8

Assembly

Handle

Assembly

1. Loosen knobs on mounting brackets (Fig. 1).

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Figure 1

1. Knob

2. Handlebracket 3. Housing pocket

2. Position mounting brackets in a vertical position

so that holes face up.

3. Slide handle ends into holes in mounting

brackets until handle ends are completely seated

in brackets (Fig. 1). Make sure cables are

positioned on top of left mounting bracket

(Fig. 2).

4. Rotate handle and mounting brackets rearward

until brackets fit securely into housing pockets

(Fig. 2).

5. Tighten knobs until edges of slots on top of

mounting brackets touch.

6. Use cable ties to secure cables to left handle

(Fig. 2).

Note: Make sure cables do not interfere with

the raising or lowering of discharge

door.

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Figure 2

1. Cabletie 2. Cables

Starter Rope

1. Pull starter rope through rope guide on handle

(Fig. 3). By squeezing control bar to handle,

blade brake will release and allow rope to be

pulled up easily to loop.

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Figure 3

1. Recoil starter 2. Rope guide

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