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
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
Storage ....................................................................... 32
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