Toro 04019 04024 04025 Greensmaster Flex 18 Lawn Mower Owners Manual, 2011

Form No. 3367-381 Rev A Greensmaster® Flex 18 or Flex 21 Walk-Behind Mower Model No. 04019–Serial No. 311000001 and Up Model No. 04024–Serial No. 311000001 and Up Model No. 04025–Serial No. 311000001 and Up To register your product or download an Operator’s Manual or Parts Catalog at no charge, go to www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN) This product complies with all relevant European directives, for details please see the separate product specific Declaration of Conformity (DOC) sheet. 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 arrester muffler. It is a violation of California Public Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate the engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land. Other states or federal areas may have similar laws. This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES-002. Figure 1 1. Location of the model and serial numbers-Traction unit Model No. Serial No. Introduction This machine is a walk-behind, reel-blade lawn mower intended to be used by professional, hired operators in commercial applications. It is primarily designed for cutting grass on well-maintained lawns in parks, golf courses, sports fields, and on commercial grounds. It is not designed for cutting brush, mowing grass and other growth alongside highways, or for agricultural uses. 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 identifies the location of the model and serial numbers on the product. Write the numbers in the space provided. This manual identifies potential hazards and has safety messages identified by the safety alert symbol (Figure 2), which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precautions. Figure 2 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. 2010–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 Power Level-Flex 18 6 Sound Pressure Level-Flex 18 . 6 Vibration Level-Flex 18 . 6 Sound Power Level-Flex 21 6 Sound Pressure Level-Flex 21 . 7 Vibration Level-Flex 21 7 Safety and Instructional Decals . 7 Setup 9 1 Installing the Cutting Unit to the Traction Unit 10 2 Installing the Handle 11 3 Installing the Kickstand for Flex 18 Mowers Only . 11 4 Adjusting the Handle . 12 5 Installing the Transport Wheels 12 6 Checking Fluid Levels 13 7 Installing the Grass Basket . 13 Product Overview 15 Controls . 15 Specifications . 16 Attachments/Accessories . 16 Operation . 17 Think Safety First . 17 Checking the Engine Oil Level 17 Filling the Fuel Tank . 17 Checking the Interlock Switch Operation 18 Starting and Stopping the Engine 18 Transport Operation 18 Preparing to Mow . 19 Mowing Operation . 19 Maintenance . 21 Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) 21 Daily Maintenance Checklist . 22 Engine Maintenance . 23 Engine Oil 23 Servicing the Air Cleaner 24 Replacing the Spark Plug 24 Fuel System Maintenance . 25 Cleaning the Fuel Filter . 25 Electrical System Maintenance 26 Servicing the Interlock Switch 26 Drive System Maintenance . 26 Checking the Transmission Fluid Level . 26 Changing the Transmission Fluid 27 Brake Maintenance . 27 Adjusting the Service/Parking Brake . 27 Belt Maintenance 28 Adjusting the Belts . 28 Controls System Maintenance . 31 Adjusting the Traction Control . 31 Adjusting the Reel Control 31 Storage . 32 3 Safety This machine meets or exceeds CEN standard EN 836:1997, ISO standard 5395:1990, and ANSI B71.4-2004 specifications in effect at the time of production when the Operator Presence Kit, Part No. 105-5333 is installed. Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply with these safety instructions and always pay attention to the safety alert symbol, which means CAUTION, WARNING, or DANGER- “personal safety instruction. ” Failure to comply with the instruction may result in personal injury or death. ­ 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 fuel while the engine is running or when the engine is hot. ­ If fuel 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 fuel vapors have dissipated. ­ Replace all fuel tanks and container caps securely. · Replace faulty silencers. · Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and attachments are needed to properly and safely perform the job. Only use accessories and attachments approved by the manufacturer. · Check that operator’s presence controls, safety switches and shields are attached and functioning properly. Do not operate unless they are functioning properly. Safe Operating Practices The following instructions are from the CEN standard EN 836:1997, ISO standard 5395:1990, and ANSI B71.4-2004. Training · Read the Operator’s Manual and other training material carefully. Be familiar with the controls, safety signs, and the proper use of the equipment. · Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use or service the mower.

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