Toro E24 Carefree Manuel utilisateur

Operator’s Manual

Manuel de l’Utilisateur

Manual del Operador

FORM NO. 3319–906 REV A

E24 and E36

CarefreeCordless

Walk Power Mower

Model No. 20648–8900001 & Up

Model No. 20650–8900001 & Up

Tondeuse motorisée à guidage arrière

E24 et E36

Sans Câble Carefree

Modèle No. 20648—8900001 et suivants

Modèle No. 20650—8900001 et suivants

Cortadora de césped motorizada empujada por

el usuario

E24 o E36

Sin Cable Carefree

Modelos N. 20648–8900001 y siguientes

Modelos N. 20650–8900001 y siguientes

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The Toro Company – 1997

Contents

Page

Introduction 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Safety 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Safe Operating Practices 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

General Operation 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

While Operating 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Maintenance And Storage 4. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Safety and Instruction Decals 5. . . . . . . . . .

Assembly 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Install Handle 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Install Side Discharge Chute 6. . . . . . . . . . .

Before Starting 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Charging Battery 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Battery Power Status 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operation 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Key 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Starting/Stopping Instructions 8. . . . . . . . . .

Circuit Breaker 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mowing Tips 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adjusting Height-of-Cut 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Maintenance 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cleaning 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Blade 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Battery Disposal 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Servicing Double-insulated Mower 13. . . . . .

Storage 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Warranty 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Toro product.

All of us at Toro want you to be completely satisfied

with your new product, so feel free to contact your

local Authorized Service Dealer for help with service,

genuine Toro parts, or other information you may

require.

Whenever you contact your Authorized Service

Dealer or the factory, always know the model and

serial numbers of your product. These numbers will

help the Service Dealer or Service Representative

provide exact information about your specific

product. You will find the model and serial number

decal located in a unique place on the product (Fig.1).

For your convenience, write the product model and

serial numbers in the space below.

Model No:

Serial No.

Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate

and maintain your product correctly. Reading this

manual will help you and others avoid personal injury

and damage to the product. Although Toro designs,

produces and markets safe, state-of-the-art products,

you are responsible for using the product properly

and safely. You are also responsible for training

persons who you allow to use the product about safe

operation.

The Toro warning system in this manual identifies

potential hazards and has special safety messages that

help you and others avoid personal injury, even death.

DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION are signal

words used to identify the level of hazard. However,

regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful.

DANGER signals an extreme hazard that will cause

serious injury or death if the recommended

precautions are not followed.

WARNING signals a hazard that may cause serious

injury or death if the recommended precautions are

not followed.

CAUTION signals a hazard that may cause minor or

moderate injury if the recommended precautions are

not followed.

Two other words are also used to highlight

information. “Important” calls attention to special

mechanical information and “Note” emphasizes

general information worthy of special attention.

The left and right side of the machine is determined

by standing behind the handle in the normal

operator’s position.

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Safety

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

This machine meets or exceeds CPSC blade safety

requirements for walk-behind rotary mowers and

the B71.1 specifications of the American National

Standards Institute, in effect at time of

production. However, improper use or

maintenance by the operator or owner can result

in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,

comply with these safety instructions and always

pay attention to the safety alert symbol which

means CAUTION, WARNING or

DANGER—“personal safety instruction.” Failure

to comply with the instruction may result in

personal injury.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric

shock, and personal injury when using battery lawn

mowers, always follow these basic safety precautions.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE USING THIS MOWER

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!

Safe Operating Practices

This product is capable of amputating hands and feet

and throwing objects. Always follow all safety

instructions to avoid serious injury or death.

This mower is designed for cutting and mulching

grass. Any use for purposes other than these could

prove dangerous to user or bystanders.

General Operation

1. Read this manual carefully before operating the

mower. Become familiar with the controls and

proper use of the mower. Never allow children

under 16 years of age to operate the mower.

Never allow adults to operate mower without

proper instructions.

2. The operator of the mower is responsible for

keeping everyone, especially children and pets,

away from area of operation. The operator is

responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to

other people or their property.

3. Thoroughly inspect area where mower will be

used and remove sticks, stones, wire, and debris

that could be picked up and thrown by mower.

Watch for foreign objects while mowing.

Objects struck by the lawn mower blade can

cause severe injuries to persons.

4. Wear long pants and substantial non-skid rubber

soled shoes. Do not operate mower while

wearing open-toed shoes, jewelry, loose clothing

or when barefoot.

5. Keep all guards, shields, safety devices, side

discharge chute or optional grass catcher in

place. Repair or replace damaged parts,

including decals. Never tamper with safety

devices. Check their proper operation regularly.

6. The motor and blade are designed to stop within

3 seconds after releasing the control bail. Ensure

that the control bail functions properly before

each use of mower. If the blade does not stop

within 3 seconds when the control bail is

released, contact your local Authorized Toro

Service Dealer for proper “On/Off” adjustment

or replacement.

7. Before using, always visually inspect to see that

the blades, blade fasteners and cutter assembly

are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or

damaged blades and fasteners in sets to preserve

balance.

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8. Only use those accessories and attachments

designed to be used with this product. Use of

any accessory or attachment not designed for this

product may increase the risk of injury.

While Operating

1. Do not insert key into plug receptacle until you

are ready to mow.

2. Do not operate mower in gaseous, explosive

atmospheres. Normal sparking of motor could

ignite fumes.

3. Start the motor carefully according to

instructions and with feet well away from the

blade.

4. Use Right Appliance – Do not use lawn mower

for any job except that for which it is intended.

5. Stay Alert – Watch what you are doing. Do not

operate mower when tired or under the influence

of drugs, alcohol or medication.

6. Be alert and turn mower off if children enter the

area.

7. Use extra care when approaching blind corners,

shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure

vision.

8. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or

embankments. The operator could lose footing

or balance.

9. Avoid dangerous environments. Never operate

mower in wet grass or damp locations. Do not

use mower in the rain.

10. Always maintain secure footing. Keep a firm

grip on the handle and walk; never run. Mow

only in daylight or in good artificial light.

11. Mow across the face of slopes; never up and

down. Use extreme caution when changing

direction on slopes. Do not mow excessively

steep slopes. Wear skid resistant shoes on slopes.

12. Don’t Overreach – Keep proper footing and

balance at all times.

13. Do not force the mower. It operates best and

safest at the rate for which it was designed.

14. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during

operation to protect eyes from foreign objects

that may be thrown from the machine. (Regular

eyeglasses are not safety glasses.)

15. Always wear an approved dust mask when using

unit in dusty conditions.

16. Keep face, hands, and feet away from the mower

housing and cutter blade when the motor is

running. Blade can cause injury to hands and

feet. Stay behind the handle until the motor

stops.

17. Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling

the mower toward you. Before and while moving

backwards, look behind and down for small

children.

18. Since the blade rotates for a few seconds after

the control bar is released, stay behind the

handle until all moving parts stop.

19. After striking a foreign object or if mower

vibrates abnormally, stop motor and remove key

from plug. Check mower for damage and make

all repairs before using mower again. If major

repairs are ever needed or if assistance is desired,

contact your local Authorized TORO Service

Dealer.

20. Do not operate mower if it has been dropped or

damaged in any way. Repair any damage before

operating mower.

21. Stop the motor, wait for all moving parts to stop,

and remove the key from plug before adjusting

the height-of-cut.

22. Stop the motor when pushing the mower outside

the lawn area.

23. Stop the motor and remove the key from plug

before removing side discharge chute or optional

grass catcher.

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24. Stop motor before leaving the operator’s

position—behind the handle. Remove key from

plug receptacle if mower will be unattended.

25. If mower must be lifted to be transported, stop

motor, stay behind the handle until all moving

parts stop and remove the key from the plug

receptacle.

Maintenance And Storage

1. Perform only those maintenance instructions

described in this manual. If major repairs are

ever needed or if assistance is desired, contact

your local Authorized TORO Service Dealer.

2. Before mower is cleaned, inspected, serviced, or

adjusted, stop motor and wait for all moving

parts to stop. Remove key from plug.

3. Do not charge lawn mower in rain or in wet

locations.

4. To prevent electric shock while charging, repair

or replace any damaged electrical cords

immediately.

Note: The extension cord is only needed to

recharge the battery. It is not used for

mowing with the mower.

5. Don’t abuse extension cord while charging. Do

not yank cord to remove it from plug receptacle.

Keep cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges.

6. When replacing batteries, all batteries should be

replaced at the same time. Mixing fresh and

discharged batteries could increase internal cell

pressure and rupture the battery(ies).

7. When inserting the batteries into this product,

the proper polarity or direction must be

observed. Reverse insertion of batteries can

result in burned wires, sparks, leakage or

explosion of batteries.

8. Remove key before servicing, cleaning, or

removing material from the lawn mower.

9. Use only the following type and size

battery(ies): YUASA Maintenance-free

Rechargeable Battery YLM18-12 12V 17.2 Ah.

10. Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire; the

cell may explode. Check with local codes for

special disposal instructions.

11. Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies).

Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause

damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if

swallowed.

12. Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to

short the battery (contact both positive and

negative battery posts) with conducting materials

such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or

conductor may overheat and cause burns.

13. To ensure the mower is in safe operating

condition, frequently check and keep all nuts,

bolts, and screws tight. Ensure blade bolt is

tightened to 35-40 ft–lb (48-54 Nm

14. Always keep a sharp blade on your mower.

When servicing blade, refer to blade

maintenance section for correct installation and

servicing procedures. Use identical replacement

blades only.

15. To reduce fire hazard, keep motor free of

excessive grass, leaves, and accumulations of

dirt.

16. Check optional grass catcher bag frequently for

wear or deterioration. Replace with a new bag

when worn or damaged for your protection.

17. When not in use, remove key and store mower

indoors in a dry, locked-up place out of the reach

of children. Allow motor to cool before storing

in an enclosure.

18. At the time of manufacture, the mower

conformed to the safety standards in effect for

rotary mowers. To assure best performance and

continued safety certification of the mower, use

genuine TORO replacement parts and

accessories. Replacement parts and accessories

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made by other manufacturers may result in

non–conformance with the safety standards, and

that could be dangerous.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!

Safety and Instruction 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 lost.

ON KEY

ON CONTROL PANEL

ON REAR OF MOWER

ON MULCH PLUG

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Assembly

IMPORTANT: Do not insert the key into the

plug receptacle until mower is fully

assembled.

Install Handle

IMPORTANT: Control cable must be over,

not under, handles (Fig. 2).

POTENTIAL HAZARD

•Excessive pulling on control cable may

cause mower to start. When mower is

operating, blade is rotating.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

•Contact with rotating mower blade could

cause serious personal injury.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

•Do not lift mower by control cable or pull

excessively on cable.

1. Lift control cable above holes in rear of shroud.

2. Lower Handle – Slide ends of lower handle into

holes in shroud.

If handle stops before screw holes are aligned in

center of shroud openings, push down on lower

handle section while pushing tubes into holes in

shroud (Fig. 3). Push tubes in until screw holes

are centered in shroud openings.

Secure ends of lower handle with two screws.

3. Upper Handle (Fig. 4) – Handle height is

adjustable to three different heights for operator

comfort. Stand behind mower to gauge height.

Position ends of upper handle on outside of

lower handle. Select one set of upper handle

holes and align with lower handle holes. Secure

handles in place with bolts and knobs.

4. If handles are in highest height position, use clip

to attach cable to left side of lower handle tube

(Fig. 5).

If handles are in lowest height position, use clip

to attach cable to right side of lower handle tube

(Fig. 6).

Install Side Discharge Chute

1. Use handle on mulch door to raise door (Fig. 7).

2. Hook side discharge chute onto pegs (Fig. 8).

3. Lower mulch door on top of side discharge chute

(Fig. 10).

Before Starting

Charging Battery

It takes approximately 12–16 hours to charge a fully

discharged battery. Charge the battery after every

use. If the battery is not recharged after every use,

the battery life will be shortened. Recharge even if

mower is only run for a few minutes. This battery

does not have a “memory.”

Note: The battery is charged at the factory.

However, before using mower the first

time, it is necessary to recharge battery

and ensure it has a full charge before

operating.

To charge battery:

1. Always charge mower in a dry area protected

from the weather. Also, keep mower away from

water and any flammable substances.

2. If key is in plug receptacle, remove it (Fig. 11).

3. Insert extension cord into the plug receptacle and

connect other end of extension cord to a normal

120 volt household outlet (Fig. 13). Refer to

Securing Extension Cord, page 7.

4. The three vertical LED lights on the control

panel will indicate the charging status (Fig. 14).

Refer to the Charging Chart, page 7, for a

summary of the LED lights.

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The red light on the control panel will begin to

flash to indicate battery is present and is ready to

charge.

5. After a few minutes, the red light will stop

flashing and become a steady red. This indicates

the battery is charging.

6. When the battery is almost fully charged, the red

light will go out and the green light will go on.

The red and green light will alternately turn on

and off. When the green light is on more than the

red light, the battery is fully charged.

IMPORTANT: Your mower has been

designed to be safe if left continually on

charge for extended periods of time. It is

recommended that the battery be left

continually on charge when it is not in use

during the mowing season. During the

non-mowing season, the mower can be

unplugged and stored if the battery is fully

charged.

Note: When the mower is left on charge, it is

normal for the red and green lights to

alternately turn on and off.

LED CHARGING LIGHTS CHART

Charging Status Red Green Yellow

Pre-charge qualification – charger testing battery

condition/trickle charging battery. Trickle charge can

last from minutes to hours.

blinking off off

Battery charging on off off

Battery charged off on off

Battery absent or defective off off on

Charging fault – charger malfunctioning not applicable not applicable on

Charge pending – temperature too hot or cold to

charge not applicable not applicable blinking

Securing Extension Cord

Use only a UL listed (CSA certified in Canada)

extension cord.

POTENTIAL HAZARD

•Contact with water while operating unit

could cause electric shock.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

•Electric shock can cause injury or death.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

•Don’t handle plug or mower with wet

hands or while standing in water.

•Use only a UL listed (CSA certified in

Canada) extension cord.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this mower has a

polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other)

(Fig. 12) and will require the use of a polarized

extension cord. The polarized extension cord

receptacle will fit onto the mower plug only one way.

If the extension cord receptacle does not fit fully onto

the mower plug, reverse the cord receptacle. If the

cord receptacle still does not fit, obtain a correct

polarized extension cord. A polarized extension cord

will require the use of a polarized wall outlet. The

extension cord plug will fit into the polarized wall

outlet only one way. If the cord plug does not fit fully

into the wall outlet, reverse the cord plug. If the cord

plug still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to

install the proper wall outlet. Do not change the

mower plug, extension cord receptacle, or extension

cord plug in any way.

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1. Insert extension cord receptacle onto mower plug

(Fig. 13).

Note: Do not unplug extension cord by

pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the

cord ends, not the cord.

POTENTIAL HAZARD

•The electrical cord could be damaged.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

•A damaged electrical cord could cause a

shock or fire.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

•Thoroughly inspect electrical cord before

charging unit. If cord is damaged, do not

charge unit. Replace or repair damaged

cord immediately. Contact your TORO

service dealer for assistance.

Battery Power Status

The three horizontal LED lights at the top of the

control panel indicate approximately how much

charge is left in the battery while the mower is in

operation (Fig. 14). The lights are only accurate when

the mower is operating and cutting grass. The

following is an explanation of the symbols under the

battery power status LED lights:

Full Box – Battery is between 50%–100% charged.

Half Full Box – Battery is between 5%–50%

charged.

Empty Box – Battery has less than 5% charge left and

should be recharged.

IMPORTANT: The battery’s life will be

shortened if mower is run after battery lights

have turned off. Do not continue to mow.

Recharge battery.

Operation

This mower is intended for residential use only.

POTENTIAL HAZARD

•When key is in plug receptacle, mower is

operational. Someone could accidentally

start the mower.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

•Accidental starting of mower could

seriously injure you or other bystanders.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

•Always remove key from plug receptacle

when leaving mower unattended, even for a

short period of time.

Key

The mower will only operate when key is fully seated

in plug receptacle (Fig. 15). To prevent accidental

starting or unauthorized use of mower, always

remove key from plug receptacle when leaving

mower unattended. The key has a tab with a hole in it

to allow key to be hung from a nail, out of the reach

of children. Read warning label on key.

Starting/Stopping Instructions

To Start Motor

1. Push mower onto a flat concrete or asphalt

surface.

Note: Starting mower in thick grass could

cause mower to clog.

2. Insert key fully into plug receptacle (Fig. 15).

3. Pull control bar toward handle while pushing

down slide on control (Fig. 16).

4. Squeeze control bar to handle (Fig. 17).

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Note: Keep mower running when turning

mower. Turning mower off when

making a turn does not save battery

energy.

To Stop Motor

1. Release control bar.

2. Remove key from plug receptacle if mower will

be unattended for any period of time. Hang key

in a high place out of reach of children.

3. Always charge battery immediately after each

use of mower. If battery is not charged after

each use, battery life will be shortened. See

Charging Battery in Before Starting section.

IMPORTANT: Your mower has been

designed to be safe if left continually on

charge for extended periods of time. It is

recommended that the battery be left

continually on charge when it is not in use

during the mowing season. During the

non-mowing season, the mower can be

unplugged and stored if the battery is fully

charged.

Circuit Breaker

If mower is run under too much load, the circuit

breaker will trip. Follow these instructions to reset

circuit breaker.

IMPORTANT: Never reset circuit breaker

when key is in receptacle and control bar is

squeezed to handle.

1. Remove key from plug receptacle (Fig. 15).

2. Wait 30 seconds to 1 minute before pushing in

circuit breaker button (Fig. 15).

3. Reinstall key in plug receptacle.

4. Resume cutting under less load.

If circuit breaker repeatedly trips, raise the

height-of-cut or side discharge.

Mowing Tips

Battery Run Time

With a battery powered lawn mower, the condition of

the grass and the way that you mow the grass will

affect the how long the battery will run on a single

charge at each mowing.

The following are some things that will affect battery

run time:

•Moisture content of grass – The more moisture

there is in the grass, the faster the battery will

run down.

•Walking/mowing speed – The faster you walk,

the faster the battery will run down.

•Mode of operation – Mulching grass requires the

most battery energy. Bagging requires the second

highest amount of battery energy and side

discharging uses the least.

•Height-of-cut setting – If you are experiencing

problems with the battery running down too fast,

try raising the height-of-cut setting one notch.

General Mulching Tips

Your mower is designed to mulch grass when the

mulch door is completely closed (Fig. 7). Follow

these instructions whether cutting grass or leaves for

the best cutting results and lawn appearance:

•Maintain a sharp blade throughout the cutting

season. Periodically file down nicks on blade.

•Only mow dry grass or leaves. Wet grass and

leaves tend to clump on yard and may cause

mower to plug or motor to stall. They may also

be slippery to walk on and could cause you to

slip and fall.

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