Checking The Engine-Oil Level; Adjusting The Handle Height; Adjusting The Cutting Height - Toro TimeMaster 21199 Operator's Manual

Checking the Engine-Oil Level

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Engine oil capacity: 0.53 L (18 fl oz)
Oil viscosity: SAE 30 or SAE 10W-30 detergent oil
API service classification: SJ or higher
1. Move the machine to a level surface.
2. Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap
counterclockwise and pulling it out
1. Full
2. High
3. Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth.
4. Insert the dipstick into the oil-fill tube, then remove
the dipstick.
5. Read the oil level on the dipstick
•
If the oil level on the dipstick is too low, slowly
pour a small amount of oil into the oil-fill tube,
wait 3 minutes, and then repeat steps
until the oil on the dipstick is at the correct level.
•
If the oil level on the dipstick is too high, drain
the excess oil until the oil on the dipstick is at
the correct level. To drain the excess oil, refer to
Changing the Engine Oil (page
Important: If the oil level in the crankcase is too
low or too high and you run the engine, you may
damage the engine.
6. Install the dipstick securely.
(Figure 13).
Figure 13
3. Low
(Figure 13).
3 through
19).

Adjusting the Handle Height

You can raise or lower the handle to a position more
comfortable for you.
1. Lift the handle slightly and pull the handle-lock lever
rearward to disengage the handle-lock pins
1. Handle-lock lever
2. Handle-lock pin (2)
2. Rotate the handle and align the desired notch in the
handle bracket to the handle-lock pins; refer to
14.
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3. Release the handle-lock lever to secure the handle in
place.

Adjusting the Cutting Height

CAUTION
If the engine has been running, the muffler will be
hot and can severely burn you.
Keep away from the hot muffler.
5
Adjust the cutting height as desired; refer to
Figure 16.
Note: To raise the machine, move the front and rear
cutting-height levers forward; to lower the machine, move the
cutting-height levers rearward. Set the front and rear wheels
to the same height unless special circumstances require
otherwise; refer to
10
Figure 14
3. Notches
Operating Tips (page 16).
(Figure 14).
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