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- Page 1 Form No. 3328-930 48 cm Rear Bagging Walk Power Lawn Mower Model No. 20816—Serial No. 230000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Original Instructions (GB)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
....... . additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and Safety . -
Page 3: Safety
Toro designed and tested this lawn mower for to offer Be alert and turn the lawn mower off if children enter reasonably safe service; however, failure to comply with the area. - Page 4 On multibladed lawn mowers, use care as rotating one – after striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawn blade can cause the other blades to rotate. mower for damage and make repairs before starting and operating the lawn mower; and Operation –...
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Page 5: Sound Pressure
Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper To ensure the best performance and safety, purchase operation regularly. only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories. Keep the lawn mower free of grass, leaves, or other Maintain or replace safety and instruction decals when debris buildup. -
Page 6: Setup
Setup Note: Ensure that the cables and the electrical jacket are routed as illustrated in Figure 3. Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Installing the Handle Warning Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can Figure 3 pinch, stretch, or damage one or more of the 1. -
Page 7: Assembling The Grass Bag
Assembling the Grass Bag Before Starting 1. Attach the two side channels of the grass bag to the Filling the Crankcase with Oil grass bag frame as shown in Figure 5. The crankcase can hold 20 ounces (0.59 liters) of oil. Use only high-quality, SAE 30 or SAE 10W30 weight detergent oil that has the American Petroleum Institute (API) service classification SF, SG, SH, or SJ. -
Page 8: Filling The Fuel Tank With Gasoline
Filling the Fuel Tank with Danger Gasoline When fueling, under certain circumstances, a For best results, use clean, fresh, lead-free gasoline with an static charge can develop, igniting the gasoline. A octane rating of 87 or higher. To ensure freshness, purchase fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and only the quantity of gasoline that you expect to use in 30 others and damage property. -
Page 9: Reviewing The Maintenance Schedule
Reviewing the Maintenance 2. Push in the primer 3 times, waiting one second between each push (Fig. 11). Schedule Review the Recommended Maintenance Schedule on page 12. You may need to perform one or more additional procedures before or soon after you begin operating the lawn mower. -
Page 10: Using The Grass Bag
Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, install a new Toro replacement bag. Figure 13 1. Link rod 3. Pointer Cut the grass until the bag is full. -
Page 11: Rear Discharge
Walk at a slower pace while mowing. Periodically file down nicks on the blade. Raise the cutting height on your lawn mower. Replace the blade when necessary with an original Toro replacement blade. Cut the grass more frequently. Mow only dry grass or leaves. Wet grass and leaves... -
Page 12: Maintenance
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval Check the engine oil level. Refer to Checking the Engine Oil Level on page 13. Check the stopping time of the blade brake. The blade must stop within 3 seconds of releasing the bail;... -
Page 13: Checking The Engine Oil Level
Checking the Engine Oil Level Scraping Method Before you use the lawn mower, ensure that the oil level is Warning between the Add and the Full marks as shown on the dipstick (Fig. 7). If the oil level is below the Add mark, add oil. -
Page 14: Servicing The Spark Plug
4. Tilt the cover down and clean it thoroughly (Fig. 16). Changing the Engine Oil Change the oil after the first 5 operating hours and then after every 50 operating hours or every season. Run the engine just before changing the oil to warm the oil. Warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants. -
Page 15: Maintaining The Blade
Draining the Oil below the Housing 11. Connect the wire to the spark plug. (Optional Method) 12. Recycle the used oil according to local codes. Note: You will need a 3/8-inch ratchet extension to perform this procedure. Maintaining the Blade Warning A straight, sharp blade provides the best cutting performance. - Page 16 3. Wear 2. Flat part of blade 4. Slot formed m-6336 Note: For the best performance, install a new Toro blade Figure 22 before the cutting season begins. During the year, file down any small nicks to maintain the cutting edge.
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Page 17: Cleaning The Cooling System
1. Loosen the handle height adjustment knobs that secure the handle to the lawn mower. 1. Install a sharp, balanced Toro blade, the blade stiffener, 2. Loosen the knobs that secure the upper handle section the lock washer, and the blade bolt. -
Page 18: Preparing The Engine
3. Allow the engine to run until it stops. When you can no 1. Carefully unfold the upper handle until it nests with the longer start the engine, it is sufficiently dry. lower handle, then tighten the knobs. 2. Check and tighten all fasteners. Preparing the Engine 3. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Toro designed and built your lawn mower for trouble-free operation. Check the following components and items carefully, and refer to Maintenance on page 12 for more information. If a problem continues, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. Problem Possible Causes... - Page 20 Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Uneven cutting pattern 1. All 4 wheels are not at the 1. Place all 4 wheels at the same same height. height. 2. The blade is dull. 2. Sharpen and balance the blade. 3. You are mowing in the same 3.