Toro Greensmaster Flex 1021 Operator's Manual

Toro Greensmaster Flex 1021 Operator's Manual

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Original Instructions (EN)
Greensmaster
1021 Traction Unit
Model No. 04850—Serial No. 414000000 and Up
Model No. 04860—Serial No. 414000000 and Up
Form No. 3459-995 Rev A
®
Flex
1018 and
*3459-995*

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3459-995 Rev A Greensmaster ® Flex ™ 1018 and 1021 Traction Unit Model No. 04850—Serial No. 414000000 and Up Model No. 04860—Serial No. 414000000 and Up *3459-995* Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
  • Page 2 Authorized Service specific Declaration of Conformity (DOC) sheet. Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 It is a violation of California Public Resource Code...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    information and Note emphasizes general information Servicing the Spark Plug........25 worthy of special attention. Controls System Maintenance ......26 Adjusting the Traction Cable ......26 Adjusting the Service/Parking Brake....27 Adjusting the Reel-Control Cable...... 28 Contents Adjusting the Throttle Cable......28 Cutting Unit Maintenance ........
  • Page 4: Safety

    Safety • Do not operate the machine without all guards and other safety protective devices in place and functioning properly on the machine. This machine has been designed in accordance with • Keep bystanders and children out of the operating EN ISO 5395 and ANSI B71.4-2017.
  • Page 5 decal138-2138 138-2138 1. Poisonous fumes or 4. Warning— disconnect the toxic gases, asphyxiation spark plug wire before performing maintenance. hazard—do not run the engine in an enclosed space. 2. Explosion hazard—shut 5. Hot surface hazard—do off the engine before not touch the hot surface. adding fuel;...
  • Page 6: Setup

    Adjust and install the cutting unit to the Hex tube machine. Spring Collar Transport Wheel Kit (order separately; Install the transport wheels (optional). contact your authorized Toro distributor) Grass basket Install the grass basket. Adjust the engine speed (for use in CE/UKCA decal CE/UKCA-compliant countries only). –...
  • Page 7: Installing The Grass Basket

    Important: If you drop the basket, examine the the Transport Wheel Kit (Model 04123). Contact your pitch-arm contact points near the lower lip of the authorized Toro distributor for this kit. basket for damage (Figure 5). Straighten them Install the transport wheels; refer to Installing before using the basket.
  • Page 8: Adjusting The Engine Speed

    Adjusting the Engine Speed Acknowledging the Traction-Drum Position For CE/UKCA-Compliant Countries Only No Parts Required Parts needed for this procedure: Procedure CE/UKCA decal The traction-drum position can be adjusted to a L or H height-of-cut position. Procedure The traction-drum default position is L (Figure 7).
  • Page 9: Product Overview

    Product Overview g310034 Figure 8 1. Grass basket 4. Fuel tank 2. Kickstand 5. Transport-wheel axle 3. Handle 6. Cutting unit g316029 Figure 7 1. L position 2. H position...
  • Page 10: Controls

    Controls Clutch Bail Use the clutch bail (Figure 9) to engage or disengage the traction drive. • Engage the traction drive: Pull up and hold the bar to the handle. • Disengage the traction drive: Release the bar. Throttle Control Use the throttle control (Figure 9) to adjust the engine...
  • Page 11 Lift-Assist Handle Fuel-Shutoff Valve Use the lift-assist handle (Figure 9) to help with The fuel-shut-off valve is located on the side of the adjusting the handle height or raise and lower the engine below the choke control (Figure 11). kickstand. Note: Close the fuel-shutoff valve when the machine is not used for a few days, during transport to and...
  • Page 12: Specifications

    Contact your Authorized Service Dealer or authorized Toro distributor or go to www.Toro.com for a list of all approved attachments and accessories. To ensure optimum performance and continued safety certification of the machine, use only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories.
  • Page 13: Before Operation

    Operation containers on the ground, away from the vehicle before filling. • Remove equipment from the truck or trailer and Note: Determine the left and right sides of the refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, refuel machine from the normal operating position.
  • Page 14: Filling The Fuel Tank

    Filling the Fuel Tank Adjusting the Clip Rate Clean around the fuel-tank cap and remove the The clip rate is determined by the following machine cap from the tank (Figure 14). Fill the fuel tank settings: to the bottom of the tank-neck opening; refer to •...
  • Page 15: Adjusting The Handle Height

    Use a full-width ramp for loading the machine into a trailer or truck. Securely fasten the machine to the trailer. Note: You can use the Toro Trans Pro trailer to transport the machine. For instructions on loading the trailer, refer to your trailer Operator’s Manual. Important:...
  • Page 16: Using The Choke Lever

    g273508 Figure 17 1. Choke lever—C 2. Choke lever—R HOKE position position g307660 Figure 16 1. Axle 2. Wheel-locking clip Opening and Closing the Fuel-Shutoff Valve Carefully lower the machine off of the kickstand by pushing forward slowly or by lifting the lower Control fuel flow to the engine with the fuel-shutoff handle support, allowing the kickstand to spring valve as follows:...
  • Page 17: During Operation

    • Use only accessories and attachments approved you are in the operating position. by The Toro® Company. • Keep bystanders and children out of the operating area. If co-workers must be present, use caution...
  • Page 18: Starting The Engine

    Operating Tips • Do not operate a machine under any conditions where traction, steering, or stability is in question. Be aware that operating the machine on wet grass, Important: Grass clippings act as a lubricant across slopes, or downhill may cause the machine when mowing.
  • Page 19: Shutting Off The Engine

    Reduce the throttle setting before shutting off Use the LED Light Kit when you operate the machine the engine and turn off the fuel-shutoff valve (if in low light conditions. Contact your authorized Toro equipped) after mowing. distributor for this kit.
  • Page 20: Installing The Transport Wheels

    Installing the Transport Engaging or Disengaging Wheels the Transmission Move the kickstand to the You can disengage the drum from the transmission position; refer to RANSPORT HEEL ERVICE to allow the machine to be maneuvered. Disengage Kickstand (page 11) the transmission when you need to move the machine without starting the engine (e.g., performing Slide a wheel onto an axle (Figure...
  • Page 21: Maintenance

    – Wait for all movement to stop. • To ensure safe, optimal performance of the • Allow machine components to cool before machine, use only genuine Toro replacement performing maintenance. parts. Replacement parts made by other • manufacturers could be dangerous, and such use If possible, do not perform maintenance while the could void the product warranty.
  • Page 22: Daily Maintenance Checklist

    Daily Maintenance Checklist Important: Duplicate this page for routine use. Maintenance For the week of: Check Item Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun. Check the brake-lock-lever operation. Check the fuel level. Check the engine-oil level. Check the air filter. Clean the engine cooling fins.
  • Page 23: Pre-Maintenance Procedures

    Pre-Maintenance Engine Maintenance Procedures Engine Safety • Preparing the Machine for Do not change the governor speed or overspeed the engine. Maintenance • Run the engine dry or remove the fuel with a hand pump; never siphon the fuel. If you must drain the fuel tank, do it outdoors.
  • Page 24: Servicing The Air Cleaner

    Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval: After the first 20 hours/After the first month (whichever comes first) Every 100 hours/Every 6 months (whichever comes first) WARNING Oil may be hot after the engine has been run, and contact with hot oil can cause severe personal injury.
  • Page 25: Servicing The Spark Plug

    Note: Note: Ensure that no dirt or debris from the Ensure that dirt and debris do not enter air-cleaner cover fall into the base. the air duct leading to the carburetor. Remove the foam and paper elements from the Install the air-cleaner elements and ensure that base.
  • Page 26: Controls System Maintenance

    Controls System Maintenance Adjusting the Traction Cable Adjust the traction cable to achieve a gap of 1.1 mm (0.045 inch) between the friction disc and the pressure plate. Access the friction disc and pressure plate by removing the clutch cover (Figure 29).
  • Page 27: Adjusting The Service/Parking Brake

    g373542 Figure 32 g274479 Figure 31 1. Parking-brake handle 2. Appropriate free play of 12.7 to 25.4 mm (0.50 to 1. Friction disc 3. Gap—1.1 mm (0.045 inch) 1 inch). 2. Pressure plate Perform the following steps to adjust the brake-cable tension: Adjusting the •...
  • Page 28: Adjusting The Reel-Control Cable

    Adjusting the Reel-Control Cable To remove slack from the reel-control cable, perform the following steps: Move the reel-speed-control knob to the high-reel-speed position; refer to Adjusting the Reel Speed (page 14). Loosen the rear jam nut and tighten the front jam nut (Figure 34).
  • Page 29 Note: Ensure that the engine is at a normal The ideal range for high idle (for use in operating temperature before you adjust the non-CE-compliant countries) is 3,350 to 3,550 throttle cable. rpm. If the tachometer shows a speed below 3,350 or above 3,550 rpm, perform steps Start the engine and use the throttle control to through...
  • Page 30: Cutting Unit Maintenance

    Cutting Unit Maintenance Blade Safety Use care when checking the reel cutting-unit. Wear gloves and use caution when servicing the reel. A worn or damaged blade or bedknife can break, and a piece could be thrown toward you or bystanders, resulting in serious personal injury or death.
  • Page 31: Removing The Cutting Unit

    (Model 139-4342); refer to the operating instructions position; refer to Kickstand (page 11). in the kit Installation Instructions. Contact your authorized Toro distributor to acquire this kit. Remove the grass basket (if equipped). Move the collar (Figure 38) into the transmission-shaft groove.
  • Page 32: Storage

    Repair or replace any part that is worn or damaged. Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces. Paint is available from your authorized Toro distributor. Store the machine in a clean, dry garage or storage area. Cover the machine to protect it...
  • Page 33 Notes:...
  • Page 34 The Toro Company (“Toro”) respects your privacy. When you purchase our products, we may collect certain personal information about you, either directly from you or through your local Toro company or dealer. Toro uses this information to fulfil contractual obligations - such as to register your warranty, process your warranty claim or to contact you in the event of a product recall - and for legitimate business purposes - such as to gauge customer satisfaction, improve our products or provide you with product information which may be of interest.
  • Page 35 Countries Other than the United States or Canada Customers who have purchased Toro products exported from the United States or Canada should contact their Toro Distributor (Dealer) to obtain guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor's service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact your Authorized Toro Service Center.
  • Page 36 While the exposure from Toro products may be negligible or well within the “no significant risk” range, out of an abundance of caution, Toro has elected to provide the Prop 65 warnings. Moreover, if Toro does not provide these warnings, it could be sued by the State of California or by private parties seeking to enforce Prop 65 and subject to substantial penalties.

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