Toro 21465 - Manuals

2 Installing the Recoil-Starter Rope in the Rope Guide No Parts Required Procedure Important: To start the engine safely and easily whenever you use the machine, install the recoil-starter rope in the rope guide. g334093 Figure 4 6

3 Adding Oil to the Engine No Parts Required Procedure Important: If the oil level in the engine is too low or too high and you run the engine, you may damage the engine. g222533 Figure 5 7

4 Assembling the Grass Bag No Parts Required Procedure g334351 Figure 6 8

Product Overview g334208 Figure 7 1. Handle 7. Spark-plug wire 2. Blade-control bar 8. Oil fill/dipstick 3. Rear deflector 9. Bag-on-demand lever 4. Fuel-tank cap 10. Handle lock (2) 5. Air filter 11. Grass bag 6. Cutting-height lever (4) 12. Recoil-start handle Specifications Model Weight Length Wi...

– Keep your hands and face away from the nozzle and the fuel-tank opening. – Keep fuel away from your eyes and skin. Filling the Fuel Tank Type Unleaded gasoline Minimum octane rating 87 (US) or 91 (researchoctane; outside the US) Ethanol No more than 10% by volume Methanol None MTBE (methyl tertiar...

Checking the Engine-Oil Level Service Interval: Before each use or daily Important: If the oil level in the crankcase is too low or too high and you run the engine, you may damage the engine. g231765 Figure 9 Adjusting the Handle Height You may raise or lower the handle to a position comfortable for...

Adjusting the Cutting Height DANGER Adjusting the cutting-height levers could bring your hands into contact with a moving bladeand result in serious injury. • Shut off the engine, remove the electric-start button (if equipped), and wait for all movingparts to stop before adjusting the cutting height...

During Operation During Operation Safety General Safety • Wear appropriate clothing, including eyeprotection; long pants; substantial, slip-resistantfootwear; and hearing protection. Tie back longhair and do not wear loose clothing or loosejewelry. • Use your full attention while operating themachin...

g334136 Figure 13 Note: If the machine does not freely roll backward after self-propelling, stop walking, hold your handsin place, and allow the machine to roll a couple ofcentimeters (inches) forward to disengage the wheeldrive. You can also try reaching just under the upperhandle to the metal hand...

Operating theBag-on-Demand Lever The bag-on-demand feature allows you to eithercollect or recycle grass and leaf clippings while thegrass bag is attached to the machine. • To bag the grass and leaf clippings , press the button on the bag-on-demand lever and move thelever forward until the button on ...

• If there are more than 13 cm (5 inches) of leaveson the lawn, mow at a higher cutting height andthen again at the desired cutting height. • Slow down your mowing speed if the machinedoes not cut the leaves finely enough. After Operation After Operation Safety General Safety • Always shut off the m...

Folding the Handle WARNING Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can damage the cables, causing an unsafeoperating condition. • Do not damage the cables when folding or unfolding the handle. • If a cable is damaged, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. 1. Hold the handle while disengaging the ...

Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure Before each use or daily • Check the engine-oil level and add oil as needed.• Ensure that the engine shuts off within 3 seconds after releasing the blade-control bar. After each use • Clean grass clipp...

8. Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth. 9. Insert the dipstick into the oil-fill tube, screw it in,then remove the dipstick. 10. Read the oil level on the dipstick ( Figure 24 ). • If the oil level on the dipstick is too low,carefully pour a small amount of oil into theoil-fill tube, wait 3 m...

Adjusting the Self-PropelDrive For Self-Propel-Drive Models Only Whenever you install a new self-propel cable or ifthe self-propel drive is out of adjustment, adjust theself-propel drive. 1. Turn the adjustment nut counterclockwise toloosen the cable adjustment ( Figure 28 ). g334884 Figure 28 1. Ha...

California Proposition 65 Warning Information What is this warning? You may see a product for sale that has a warning label like the following: WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm—www.p65Warnings.ca.gov. What is Prop 65? Prop 65 applies to any company operating in California, selling products in C...