Brand: TORO
Category: Lawn Mower
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for 21387
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 9:19 p.m.
Manual Publish Date: 2019
Warranty Information
Refer to the enclosed engine owner's manual for emission system maintenance and warranty information.
Starting the Engine
- For Electric-Start Models: Hold the blade-control bar, insert the electric-start button, and push to start.
- For Recoil-Start Models: Hold the blade-control bar, pull the recoil-start handle (pull lightly until resistance, then sharply). Allow rope to return slowly.
Using the Self-Propel Drive
Walk with hands on the upper handle; the machine will keep pace.
Shutting Off the Engine
Release the blade-control bar. The engine should stop within 3 seconds. Remove the electric-start button when leaving the machine.
Clipping Management
- Recycling: Ensure rear plug is locked.
- Bagging: Install grass bag by raising rear deflector, removing plug, hanging bag, and lowering deflector.
- Discharging: Remove bag, install rear plug, attach side-discharge chute.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Possible Cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Engine does not start. | • Spark plug wire is disconnected. | • Connect the spark plug wire to the spark plug. |
| • No fuel in the tank. | • Fill the fuel tank. | |
| • Fuel is stale. | • Drain and refill the fuel tank with fresh fuel. | |
| • Electric-start button not inserted (electric-start models). | • Insert the electric-start button. | |
| • Engine is flooded. | • Wait 10 minutes and try starting again. | |
| • Fouled spark plug. | • Clean or replace the spark plug. | |
| • Engine has a blown fuse (electric-start models). | • Replace the fuse. | |
| Engine runs rough. | • Stale fuel. | • Drain and refill the fuel tank with fresh fuel. |
| • Air filter is dirty. | • Clean or replace the air filter. | |
| • Incorrect oil level. | • Check and adjust the oil level. | |
| Machine does not propel. | • Drive control is not engaged. | • Engage the drive control. |
| • Self-propel drive is out of adjustment. | • Adjust the self-propel drive. | |
| Blade stops or engine stalls. | • Engine is too cold. | • Allow the engine to warm up. |
| • Mowing very tall, thick, or wet grass. | • Adjust the cutting height or mow more frequently. | |
| • Clogged deck. | • Clean the underside of the machine. |