Toro TimeMaster 21199 Operator's Manual

Toro TimeMaster 21199 Operator's Manual

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TimeMaster® 30in Lawn Mower
Model No. 21199—Serial No. 400000000 and Up
Model No. 21200—Serial No. 400000000 and Up

Introduction

This rotary-blade, walk-behind lawn mower is intended to
be used by residential homeowners. It is designed primarily
for cutting grass on well-maintained lawns on residential
properties. It is not designed for cutting brush 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.
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model and serial numbers on the product.
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1. Model and serial number plate
Write the product model and serial numbers in the space
below:
Model No.
Serial No.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has safety
messages identified by the safety-alert symbol
© 2016—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
identifies the location of the
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Register at www.Toro.com.
which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death
if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
1. Safety-alert symbol
This manual uses 2 words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical information
and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special
attention.
This product contains a chemical or chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects, or reproductive harm.
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
It is a violation of California Public Resource Code
Section 4442 or 4443 to use or operate the engine on any
forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless
the engine is equipped with a spark arrester, as defined in
Section 4442, maintained in effective working order or the
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engine is constructed, equipped, and maintained for the
prevention of fire.
This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES-002.
The enclosed Engine Owner's Manual is supplied for
information regarding the US Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) and the California Emission Control
Regulation of emission systems, maintenance, and
warranty. Replacements may be ordered through the
engine manufacturer.
Net Torque: The gross or net torque of this engine was
laboratory rated by the engine manufacturer in accordance
with the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) J1940.
As configured to meet safety, emission, and operating
2),
requirements, the actual engine torque on this class of mower
Form No. 3412-942 Rev A
Operator's Manual
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  • Page 1: Introduction

    This manual uses 2 words to highlight information. product properly and safely. Important calls attention to special mechanical information You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for product and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register attention.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Safety will be significantly lower. Go to www.Toro.com to view specifications on your mower model. This machine has been designed in accordance with ANSI B71.1-2012. Contents General Safety Introduction ..............1 Safety ................2 This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and General Safety............
  • Page 3: Safety And Instructional Decals

    Safety and Instructional Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or missing. decaloemmarkt Manufacturer's Mark 1. Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer.
  • Page 4 decal131-4514b 131-4514 1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual. 2. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower blade—stay away from moving parts; keep all guards and shields in place. 3. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower blade—disconnect the spark-plug wire and read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance.
  • Page 5: Setup

    Setup Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine and any other plastic or wrapping on the machine. Important: To prevent accidental starting, do not insert the key into the electric-start ignition until you are ready to start the engine (electric-start model only).
  • Page 6: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery No Parts Required Procedure Electric-Start Model Only Refer to Charging the Battery (page 20). g193261 Figure 5 Assembling the Grass Bag 1. Full 3. Low 2. High No Parts Required 3. Carefully pour about 3/4 of the engine capacity of oil Procedure into the oil-fill tube.
  • Page 7: Product Overview

    Product Overview g027216 g027216 Figure 7 g191969 Figure 8 3. Hook the top and side channels of the bag onto the top and sides of the frame, respectively (Figure 1. Side door 9. Ignition switch (electric-start model only) or toggle switch (standard model only) 2.
  • Page 8: Operation

    Operation Before Operation Before Operation Safety General Safety • Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment, operator controls, and safety signs. • Check that all guards and safety devices, such as doors and/or grass catchers, are in place and working properly. •...
  • Page 9: Filling The Fuel Tank

    Filling the Fuel Tank • For best results, use only clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher ((R+M)/2 rating method). • Oxygenated fuel with up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE by volume is acceptable. •...
  • Page 10: Checking The Engine-Oil Level

    Checking the Engine-Oil Level Adjusting the Handle Height Service Interval: Before each use or daily You can raise or lower the handle to a position more comfortable for you. Engine oil capacity: 0.53 L (18 fl oz) 1. Lift the handle slightly and pull the handle-lock lever Oil viscosity: SAE 30 or SAE 10W-30 detergent oil rearward to disengage the handle-lock pins (Figure...
  • Page 11: During Operation

    Figure 16 • Use accessories and attachments approved by the The Rear cutting-height lever Toro® Company only. 1. A: 10.8 cm (4-1/4 inches) 5. E: 5.7 cm (2-1/4 inches) Slope Safety 2. B: 9.5 cm (3-3/4 inches) 6. F: 4.4 cm (1-3/4 inches) •...
  • Page 12: Starting The Engine

    Starting the Engine Using the Self-Propel Drive To operate the self-propel drive, simply walk with your hands Standard Model on the upper handle and your elbows at your sides, and the machine will automatically keep pace with you (Figure 18). Pull the recoil handle slowly until you feel resistance, then pull it sharply.
  • Page 13: Shutting Off The Engine

    Shutting Off the Engine Standard Model Press the toggle switch (Figure 19) to the S position and hold it until the engine shuts off. g016484 g016484 Figure 21 1. Blade-control bar lock 2. Blade-control bar 2. Slowly pull the blade-control bar back to the handle (Figure 21).
  • Page 14: Recycling The Clippings

    Recycling the Clippings Check that the blades stop within 3 seconds of releasing the blade-control bar. This machine comes from the factory ready to recycle grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn. To prepare the machine Using the Grass Bag to recycle, do the following: •...
  • Page 15: Side-Discharging The Clippings

    Installing the Grass Bag Side-Discharging the Clippings 1. Raise and hold up the rear door (Figure 25). Use the side discharge for cutting very tall grass. If the bag is on the machine, remove it and insert the rear-discharge plug; refer to Removing the Grass Bag (page before side-discharging the clippings.
  • Page 16: Operating Tips

    • Remove the ignition key before loading the machine for hauling (electric-start model only). • Replace the blades when necessary with Toro replacement blades. • Use care when loading or unloading the machine. • Secure the machine from rolling.
  • Page 17: Cleaning Under The Machine

    Cleaning under the Machine WARNING A broken or missing washout fitting could expose Service Interval: Before each use or daily you and others to thrown objects or blade contact. 1. Move the machine to a level surface. Contact with a blade or thrown debris can cause 2.
  • Page 18: Maintenance

    Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Change the engine oil. After the first 5 hours • Check the engine-oil level. • Check the blade-brake-clutch operation. •...
  • Page 19: Servicing The Air Filter

    the machine prior to running out of fuel, use a 3. Clean the air-filter body and cover using a damp rag. hand fuel pump to remove the fuel. Always tip the Keep dirt away from the air opening. machine onto its side, with the dipstick down. 4.
  • Page 20: Charging The Battery

    1. Connect the charger to the wire harness located below the ignition key (Figure 34). G017281 g017281 Figure 33 G017518 5. After draining the used oil, return the machine to the g017518 Figure 34 operating position. 6. Carefully pour about 3/4 of the engine capacity of oil into the oil-fill tube.
  • Page 21: Replacing The Fuse

    Electric-start model only Note: Ensure that the cover fits properly over the Removing the Old Battery wire harness. 1. Contact an Authorized Toro Parts Dealer to obtain a 5. Install the rear door and handle-lock-lever assembly replacement battery. onto the machine.
  • Page 22: Adjusting The Self-Propel Drive

    Adjusting the Self-Propel Drive Servicing the Blade-Drive System Whenever you install a new self-propel cable or if the self-propel drive is out of adjustment, adjust the self-propel Service Interval: Every 50 hours drive. 1. Remove the blade-drive system cover (Figure 38).
  • Page 23: Servicing The Cutting Blades

    4. Install the blade-drive system cover that you previously 2. Tip the machine onto its side, with the dipstick down, removed. until the upper handle rests on the ground. Inspecting the Blades Servicing the Cutting Blades Service Interval: Before each use or daily Service Interval: Yearly 1.
  • Page 24: Checking For Bent Blades

    Replace the blades when the machine hits a solid object or when a blade is out of balance or bent. Use only genuine Toro replacement blades. 1. Use a block of wood to hold each blade steady and turn the blade bolt counterclockwise as shown in...
  • Page 25: Installing The Blades

    Installing the Blades 1. Install the first blade so that it is horizontal, along with all mounting hardware as shown in Figure Note: Tighten the bolt with your fingers. Important: Position the curved ends of the blades to point toward the machine housing. Be sure to G016536 nest the raised areas on each blade driver with the recesses in the head of its corresponding spindle,...
  • Page 26: Storage

    Preparing the Engine Storage 1. While the engine is still warm, change the engine oil; Store the machine in a cool, clean, dry place. refer to Changing the Engine Oil (page 19). 2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug and remove General Information the ignition key (electric-start model only).
  • Page 27 Notes:...
  • Page 28 Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company. Australian Consumer Law: Australian customers will find details relating to the Australian Consumer Law either inside the box or at your local Toro Dealer.

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