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Toro 29642 Operator's Manual

Toro 29642 Operator's Manual

50cm mulching/rear bagging lawn mower
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50cm Mulching/Rear Bagging Lawn Mower
Model No. 29642—Serial No. 310000001 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.
Figure 1 identifies the location of the model and serial
numbers on the product. Write the numbers in the
space provided.
1. Model and serial number plate
Model No.
Serial No.
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.
© 2011—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
Figure 1
Register at www.Toro.com.
Figure 2
1. Safety alert symbol
This manual uses two words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical
information and Note emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.
This product complies with all relevant European
directives. For details, see the separate product specific
Declaration of Conformity (DOC) sheet.
For models with stated engine horsepower, the gross
horsepower of the engine was laboratory rated by the
engine manufacturer in accordance with SAE J1940.
As configured to meet safety, emission, and operating
requirements, the actual engine horsepower on this class
of lawn mower will be significantly lower.
Do not tamper with the engine controls or alter the
governor speed; doing so may create an unsafe condition
resulting in personal injury.
Safety
Improperly using or maintaining this mower can
result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,
comply with these safety instructions.
Toro designed and tested this mower for reasonably safe
service; however, failure to comply with the following
instructions may result in personal injury.
To ensure maximum safety, best performance, and
to gain knowledge of the product, it is essential
that you and any other operator of the mower read
and understand the contents of this manual before
the engine is ever started. Pay particular attention
to the safety alert symbol (Figure 2) which means
Caution, Warning, or Danger—"personal safety
instruction." Read and understand the instruction
because it has to do with safety. Failure to comply
with the instruction may result in personal injury.
Form No. 3363-684 Rev C
Operator's Manual
Original Instructions (EN)
Printed in the USA
All Rights Reserved

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  • Page 1 To reduce the potential for injury, comply with these safety instructions. Figure 1 Toro designed and tested this mower for reasonably safe service; however, failure to comply with the following 1. Model and serial number plate instructions may result in personal injury.

  • Page 2: General Lawn Mower Safety

    General Lawn Mower Safety or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve balance. The following instructions have been adapted from EN 836. Starting This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands • Do not tilt mower when starting the engine unless and feet and throwing objects.

  • Page 3: Sound Pressure

    • To ensure the best performance and safety, purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories. Do not use will fit parts and accessories; they may cause a safety hazard.

  • Page 4: Safety And Instructional Decals

    Safety and Instructional Decals Important: Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger. Replace damaged decals. Manufacturer's Mark 1. Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer. 117-4143 1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual. 2.

  • Page 5: Filling The Engine With Oil

    Setup Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine. Filling the Engine with Oil No Parts Required Procedure Unfolding the Handle Your mower does not come with oil in the engine. 1. Remove the dipstick (Figure 4). No Parts Required Procedure WARNING...

  • Page 6: Installing The Fuse

    11. Cutting height levers (4) 6. Blade control bar 12. Battery charger Figure 6 1. Rear discharge deflector (optional) Specifications Model Weight Length Width Height 29642 79 lb 57 in 22 in 39 in (36 kg) (145 cm) (56 cm) (99 cm)

  • Page 7: Checking The Engine Oil Level

    Contact your Authorized Service Dealer or Distributor or go to www.Toro.com for a list of all approved attachments and accessories. Filling the Fuel Tank Figure 7 DANGER Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive.

  • Page 8: Adjusting The Cutting Height

    Adjusting the Cutting Height WARNING Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into contact with the moving blade, causing serious injury. • Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Figure 10 • Do not put your fingers under the housing when adjusting the cutting height.

  • Page 9: Bagging The Clippings

    Figure 13 Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, install a new Toro replacement bag. 1. Self-propel drive bar To disengage the self-propel drive, release the self-propel WARNING drive bar.

  • Page 10: Discharging The Clippings

    Installing the Grass Bag 1. Lift up the rear deflector (Figure 15). Figure 16 3. Insert the tab on the rear-discharge deflector into the right-hand slot in the rear deflector (Figure 17). Figure 15 1. Rear deflector 2. Insert the grass bag handle onto the notches on the handle brackets and make sure that it is well seated (Figure 15).

  • Page 11: Cutting Grass

    • For best performance, install a new blade before the not cut the leaves finely enough. cutting season begins. • Replace the blade when necessary with a Toro replacement blade. Cutting Grass • Cut only about a third of the grass blade at a time.

  • Page 12: Replacing The Air Filter

    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. •...

  • Page 13: Changing The Engine Oil

    Figure 21 3. Install the cover. Figure 23 Changing the Engine Oil 4. Slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube until the oil level reaches the Full line on the dipstick (Figure 22). Do Service Interval: After the first 5 hours not overfill.

  • Page 14: Replacing The Fuse

    Figure 26 Figure 24 3. Install the battery cover. 2. Plug the charger in to a wall outlet. Replacing the Blade Note: When the battery no longer holds a charge, recycle or dispose of the lead-acid battery according Service Interval: Yearly to local codes.

  • Page 15: Adjusting The Self-Propel Drive Cable

    Figure 28 1. 1 to 1-1/2 inches (25 to 38 4. Cable support nut 2. Self-propel drive bar 5. Cable support Figure 27 3. Cable jacket 2. Hold the self-propel bail 1 to 1-1/2 inches (25 to 38 Important: Position the curved ends of the mm) from the handle (Figure 28).

  • Page 16: Folding The Handle

    area. If you must store the mower in a heated area, you must charge the battery every 90 days. Folding the Handle Figure 29 WARNING Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can 2. When no more clippings come out, stop the water damage the cables, causing an unsafe operating and move the mower to a dry area.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The engine does not start 1. The wire is not connected to the spark 1. Connect the wire to the spark plug. plug. 2. The fuel cap vent hole is plugged. 2. Clean the fuel cap vent hole or replace the fuel cap.
  • Page 18 Notes:...
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  • Page 20 Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service The Toro® Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to If you think that your Toro Product contains a defect in materials or an agreement between them, jointly promise to repair the Toro Product...

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