Toro 04030 04206 04031 04202 Greensmaster Flex 18 Flex 21 Lawn Mower Owners Owners Manual, 2008 - English

Form No. 3359-189 Rev A Greensmaster® Flex 18 or Flex 21 Walk-Behind Mower Model No. 04030 (Traction Unit)–Serial No. 280000001 and Up Model No. 04206 (Cutting Unit)–Serial No. 280000001 and Up Model No. 04031 (Traction Unit)–Serial No. 280000001 and Up Model No. 04202 (Cutting Unit)–Serial No. 280000001 and Up Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN) 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.

This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES-002. Traction unit: Model No. Serial No. Introduction Read this information carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product properly and to avoid injury and product damage. You are responsible for operating the product properly and safely. You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for product and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register your product. Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 and Figure 2 identify the location of the model and serial numbers on the product. Write the numbers in the space provided. Figure 2 1. Location of the model and serial numbers-Cutting Unit Cutting unit: Model No. Serial No. This manual identifies potential hazards and has safety messages identified by the safety alert symbol (Figure 3), which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precautions. Figure 3 1. Safety alert symbol. This manual uses two other words to highlight information. Important calls attention to special mechanical information and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special attention. Figure 1 1. Location of the model and serial numbers-Traction unit 2007–The Toro® Company 8111 Lyndale Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55420 2 Contact us at www.Toro.com. Printed in the USA. Contents Introduction . 2 Safety . 4 Safe Operating Practices . 4 Toro Mower Safety . 5 Sound Pressure for a Flex 18 . 6 Sound Power for a Flex 18 6 Vibration for a Flex 18 6 Sound Pressure for a Flex 21 . 6 Sound Power for a Flex 21 7 Vibration for a Flex 21 7 Safety and Instructional Decals . 7 Setup 10 1 Installing the Handle 11 2 Installing the Kickstand for Flex 18 Mowers Only . 11 3 Adjusting the Handle . 12 4 Installing the Transport Wheels 12 5 Checking Fluid Levels 13 6 Installing the Grass Basket . 13 Product Overview 14 Controls . 14 Specifications . 15 Attachments/Accessories . 15 Operation . 16 Think Safety First . 16 Checking the Engine Oil Level 16 Filling the Fuel Tank . 16 Checking the Interlock Switch Operation 17 Starting and Stopping the Engine 17 Transport Operation 17 Preparing to Mow . 18 Mowing Operation . 18 Maintenance . 20 Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) 20 Daily Maintenance Checklist . 21 Engine Maintenance . 22 Engine Oil 22 Servicing the Air Cleaner 23 Replacing the Spark Plug 23 Fuel System Maintenance . 24 Cleaning the Fuel Filter . 24 Electrical System Maintenance 25 Servicing the Interlock Switch 25 Drive System Maintenance . 25 Checking the Transmission Fluid Level . 25 Changing the Transmission Fluid 25 Brake Maintenance . 26 Adjusting the Service/Parking Brake . 26 Belt Maintenance 27 Adjusting the Belts . 27 Controls System Maintenance . 30 Adjusting the Traction Control . 30 Adjusting the Reel Control 30 Cutting Unit Maintenance . 31 Separating the Cutting Unit from the Traction Unit 31 Adjusting the Rear Roller 31 Adjusting the Bedknife to the Reel 32 Adjusting the Height of Cut 33 Adjusting the Cut-Off Bar 34 Setting the Machine to Match Turf Conditions