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Form No. 3356-378 Rev A
Greensmaster® Flex 18 or Flex
21 Walk-Behind Mower
Model No. 04018 (Traction Unit)—Serial No. 270000001
and Up
Model No. 04206 (Cutting Unit)—Serial No. 270000001 and
Up
Model No. 04022 (Traction Unit)—Serial No. 260000001
and Up
Model No. 04202 (Cutting Unit)—Serial No. 260000001 and
Up
Register your product at www.Toro.com
Original Instructions (EN)
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- Page 1 Form No. 3356-378 Rev A Greensmaster® Flex 18 or Flex 21 Walk-Behind Mower Model No. 04018 (Traction Unit)—Serial No. 270000001 and Up Model No. 04206 (Cutting Unit)—Serial No. 270000001 and Model No. 04022 (Traction Unit)—Serial No. 260000001 and Up Model No. 04202 (Cutting Unit)—Serial No. 260000001 and Register your product at www.Toro.com...
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Page 2: Introduction
Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, Serial No. or additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have This manual identifies potential hazards and has the model and serial numbers of your product safety messages identified by the safety alert ready. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Sound Pressure for a Flex 18 ....7 Adjusting the Service/Parking Sound Power for a Flex 18....7 Brake......... 28 Vibration for a Flex 18 ......7 Belt Maintenance........28 Sound Pressure for a Flex 21 ....7 Adjusting the Belts ......28 Sound Power for a Flex 21.... -
Page 4: Safety
Safety • Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all objects which may be thrown by the machine. This machine meets or exceeds CEN standard • Warning-Fuel is highly flammable. Take the EN 836:1997, ISO standard 5395:1990, and ANSI following precautions: B71.4-1999 specifications in effect at the time of production when the Operator Presence Kit, Part... -
Page 5: Maintenance And Storage
– machine speeds should be kept low on mower for damage and make repairs before slopes and during tight turns; restarting and operating the equipment. – stay alert for humps and hollows and other • Reduce the throttle setting before stopping hidden hazards;... -
Page 6: Toro Mower Safety
Toro Mower Safety – Remove transport wheels. The following list contains safety information – Start engine specific to Toro products or other safety – Engage reel drive. information that you must know that is not • Using the machine demands attention. To included in the CEN, ISO, or ANSI standard. -
Page 7: Sound Pressure For A Flex 18
Maximum governed engine speed should be 3600 RPM. • If major repairs are ever needed or if assistance is desired, contact an Authorized Toro Distributor. • Use only Toro-approved attachments and replacement parts. The warranty may be voided if used with unapproved attachments. -
Page 8: 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 lost. 105-5309 1. Hot surface/burn hazard—keep a safe distance from the hot surface. - Page 9 104-2617 104-2618 1. Traction drive 4. Forward 1. Parking brake 3. Engage 2. Reel drive 5. Lever engaged 2. Disengage 3. Neutral 6. Lever disengaged 93-8064 105-2411 1. Warning—read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance. 1. Transmission oil 2. Cutting hazard of hand or foot—stop the engine and wait for moving parts to stop.
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Page 10: Setup
Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Step Description Qty. Handle Install the handle. Kickstand assembly Spring Small spacer Large spacer Install the kickstand for Flex 18 Mowers Only. Large bolt (M8–1.25 x 100) Small bolt (M8–1.25 x 030) Locknut (M8 x 1.25) Washer (M8) -
Page 11: Installing The Kickstand For Flex 18 Mowers Only
the kickstand to the frame with the bolt and washer, the small spacer, and locknut (M8–1.25) (Figure 6). Ensure the bolt is installed from the inside of the frame as shown in Figure 6. 3. Install a washer (M8) onto the large bolt (M8–1.25 x 100). -
Page 12: Adjusting The Handle
Step Installing the Transport Wheels Parts needed for this step: Figure 7 Transport wheels (Optional Transport Wheel 1. Spring 3. Nut runner Kit, Model 04123) 2. Spring end under the frame 4. Move the spring end under the kickstand spacer. Procedure Step 1. -
Page 13: Checking Fluid Levels
Step Installing the Grass Basket Parts needed for this step: Grass basket Procedure Grasp basket by top lip and slide basket frame into the receivers (Figure 11). Figure 10 1. Locking clip 3. Rotate wheel back and forth until it slides completely onto axle and locking clip is secured in groove on axle shaft. -
Page 14: Reading The Manuals And Viewing The Video
Step Reading the Manuals and Viewing the Video Parts needed for this step: Operator’s Manual Engine Operator’s Manual Parts Catalog Operator Video Certicate of compliance Procedure 1. Read the manuals. 2. View the Operator video. 3. Store the documentation in a safe place. -
Page 15: Product Overview
Product Overview operates throttle linkage to carburetor. Engine speed can be varied from 2400 RPM to 3600 RPM. Traction and Reel Drive Engagement Lever The traction and reel drive engagement lever (Figure 13) is located on front right side of control panel. -
Page 16: Recoil Starter
Fuel Shut-Off Valve The fuel shut-off valve (Figure 14) is located on left front of engine. Valve has two positions: Closed and Open. Move lever to closed position when storing or transporting machine. Open valve before starting engine. Recoil Starter Pull recoil starter handle (Figure 15) to start engine. -
Page 17: Specifications
Specications go to www.Toro.com for a list of all approved attachments and accessories. Flex 21 Flex 18 Width 35-1/2 inches 32 inches (81.3 (90.1 cm) Height 41–1/4 inches 41–1/2 inches (104.8 cm) (105.4 cm) Length with 61–1/2 inches 61 inches (155 basket (156.2 cm) -
Page 18: Operation
Operation Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Note: Determine the left and right sides of the Long-term exposure to vapors can cause machine from the normal operating position. serious injury and illness. Think Safety First • Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors. •... -
Page 19: Checking The Interlock Switch Operation
gasoline, fill fuel tank no higher than to bottom of filter screen. Do not overfill. In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely 2. Install fuel tank cap and wipe up any spilled flammable and highly explosive. A fire or gasoline. explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and can damage property. -
Page 20: Starting And Stopping The Engine
Starting and Stopping the 2. To release kickstand, pull up on handle and Engine lower rear of mower onto transport wheels. 3. Ensure traction and reel drive controls are in Note: For illustrations and descriptions of Disengage position and start engine. the controls referenced in this section, refer to 4. - Page 21 To assist in maintaining a straight line across the green and to keep the machine an equal distance from the edge of the previous cut, use the alignment stripes on the basket (Figure 19). Figure 19 1. Alignment stripes Figure 20 Control Operation 1.
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Page 22: 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 After the rst 8 operating • Change the engine oil. hours • Clean the fuel lter. After the rst 25 •... -
Page 23: 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 safety interlock operation. Check the parking brake operation. Check that pivot joints operate freely. Check the fuel level. -
Page 24: Engine Maintenance
Engine Maintenance Engine Oil Check the engine oil level each time the mower is used or after every 8 operating hours. Change the oil after the first 8 operating hours and every 50 hours thereafter. More frequent oil changes are required in dusty or dirty conditions. The crankcase must be filled with approximately 20 fluid ounces of proper viscosity oil before staring. -
Page 25: Replacing The Spark Plug
2. Remove wing nuts securing air cleaner cover to air cleaner and remove cover. Clean cover thoroughly (Figure 23). Figure 24 1. Foam element 2. Paper element 4. When servicing foam element, check condition of paper element. Clean or replace every 100 Figure 23 hours or as required. -
Page 26: Fuel System Maintenance
Figure 25 1. Spark plug wire Figure 27 1. Shut-off valve 2. Bowl 2. Clean around spark plug and remove plug from cylinder head. 2. Clean bowl and filter in clean gasoline and Important: Replace a cracked, fouled, install. or dirty spark plug. Do not sand blast, Electrical System scrape, or clean electrodes because engine damaged could result from grit entering... -
Page 27: Drive System Maintenance
3. Loosen interlock switch mounting fasteners (Figure 28). 4. Place a .032" thick shim between the traction lever and the interlock switch (Figure 28 ). 5. Tighten interlock switch mounting fasteners. Recheck gap. The traction lever must not contact the switch. 6. -
Page 28: Brake Maintenance
Reel Drive Belt (Reel) 4. When the fluid is drained, install the drain plug. 5. Place the mower on its drums on a level 1. Remove the belt cover mounting fasteners and surface. belt cover to expose belt (Figure 32). 6. - Page 29 Figure 36 Figure 34 1. Belt cover 1. Reel drive belt 2. Bearing housing mounting nuts 2. Check tension by depressing belt (Figure 37) at mid span of pulleys with 4 ± 1 lb. of force. B. Using a 3/8 inch drive torque wrench, Belt should deflect 1/4 inch (6 mm).
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Page 30: Traction Drive Belt
Figure 38 1. Reel drive belt 2. Bearing housing mounting Figure 40 nuts 1. Traction drive belt cover B. Using a 3/8 inch drive torque wrench, 2. Check tension by depressing belt (Figure 41) rotate the bearing housing with 35-40 in.-lb. at mid span of pulleys with 4 ±... -
Page 31: Controls System Maintenance
Controls System Maintenance Adjusting the Traction Control If traction control does not engage or it slips during operation, an adjustment is required. 1. Move traction control to Disengaged position. 2. To increase cable tension, loosen front cable jam nut and tighten back cable jam nut (Figure 44) until a force of 12-16 lb. -
Page 32: Cutting Unit Maintenance
Figure 45 1. Reel control cable Figure 47 3. Tighten front cable jam nut. 1. Cutting unit pivot arms 3. Bolts 2. Traction unit frame tube 4. Check control operation. Cutting Unit 5. Rotate pivot arms forward (Figure 47) and rest traction unit on restrained kickstand. -
Page 33: Adjusting The Bedknife To The Reel
Note: The position of the rear roller to the reel is controlled by the machining tolerances of the assembled components and paralleling is not required. A limited amount of adjustment is possible by setting the cutting unit on a surface plate and loosening the sideplate mounting bolts (Figure 51). -
Page 34: Adjusting The Height Of Cut
Should excessive reel drag be evident it will be either necessary to backlap or regrind the cutting unit to achieve the sharp edges needed for precision cutting (see Toro reel sharpening manual). Adjusting the Height of Cut Figure 52 For heights of cut greater than .500", the high... -
Page 35: Adjusting The Cut-Off Bar
1. Loosen screws securing top bar (Figure 57) to cutting unit. Figure 55 1. Gauge bar 3. Nut 2. Height adjusting screw 3. Hook screw head on cutting edge of bedknife and rest rear end of bar on rear roller (Figure 56). -
Page 36: Setting The Machine To Match Turf Conditions
Setting the Machine to Match Turf Conditions Use the following table to set the machine to match turf conditions. Flex Greensmower Cutting Unit Set-up Matrix Bedbars: Standard and Optional Part Number Mower Comments Description Aggressiveness 106-2468-01 Standard Flex 21 Less Standard 99-3794-03 Aggressive... -
Page 37: Servicing The Bedbar
Use the following table and Figure 58 to set the rate of clip. Clip (Refer to Figure 58 for pulley locations.) Drive pulley number of Driven pulley number 11 Blade Clip 8 Blade Clip teeth of teeth .14 inches (standard) .19 inches .16 inches .24 inches... -
Page 38: Backlapping The Reel
2. Insert a 18 mm socket onto hex flange nut on left end of reel shaft. Assembling the Bedbar 3. Backlap according to the procedure in the Toro 1. Install bedbar, positioning mounting ears Sharpening Reel and Rotary Mowers Manual, between washer and bedbar adjuster. -
Page 39: Storage
Storage 1. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the external parts of the entire machine, especially the engine. Clean dirt and chaff from the outside of the engine’s cylinder head fins and blower housing. Important: You can wash the machine with mild detergent and water. - Page 40 (Dealer) to obtain guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatised with your Distributor’s service or have difculty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company.