Maintenance And Storage; Safety And Instructional Decals - Toro 20360 Operator's Manual

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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.
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Never direct discharged material toward anyone. Avoid discharging
material against a wall or obstruction. Material may ricochet back
toward the operator. Stop the blade when crossing gravel surfaces.
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Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the mower toward
you. Before and while moving backwards, look behind and down.
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Since the blade rotates for a few seconds after the control bar is
released, stay behind the handle until all moving parts stop.
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After striking a foreign object or if mower vibrates abnormally, stop
the motor and remove the key from the 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 an
Authorized Toro Service Dealer.
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Do not operate mower if it has been dropped or damaged in any
way. Repair any damage before operating mower.
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Stop the motor, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove the
key from the plug before adjusting the height-of-cut.
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Stop the motor when pushing the mower outside the lawn area.
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Stop the motor and remove the key from the plug before removing
the grass catcher.
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Stop motor before leaving the operator's position—behind the
handle. Remove the key from the plug if mower will be unattended.
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If mower must be lifted to be transported, stop motor, stay behind
the handle until all moving parts stop and remove key from the
plug receptacle.

Maintenance and Storage

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Perform only those maintenance instructions described in this
manual. If major repairs are ever needed or if assistance is
desired, contact an Authorized Toro Service Dealer.
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Before mower is cleaned, inspected, serviced, or adjusted, stop
motor and wait for all moving parts to stop. Remove key from plug.
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Do not charge lawn mower in rain or in wet locations.
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To prevent electric shock while charging, repair or replace any
damaged electrical cords immediately.
Note: The battery charger is only needed to recharge the battery.
It is not used for mowing with the mower.
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Don't abuse the cord while charging. Do not yank cord to remove
it from plug receptacle. Keep cord away from heat, oil and sharp
edges.
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Remove key before servicing, cleaning, or removing material from
the lawn mower.
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Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire; the cell may explode.
Check with local codes for special disposal instructions.
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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.
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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.
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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 40 to 50 ft–lb (54 to 68 N-m).
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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.
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To reduce fire hazard, keep motor free of excessive grass, leaves,
and accumulations of dirt.
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Check the grass catcher bag frequently for wear or deterioration.
Replace a worn or damaged bag with an identical Toro replacement
bag only for your protection.
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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.
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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 made by other manufacturers may result in
non–conformance with the safety standards, and that could be
dangerous.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Safety and Instructional Decals

NOTICE! Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of
potential danger. Replace damaged or lost decals.
Manufacturer's Mark
1. Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original
machine manufacturer.
1. Key in–engine energized
1. Move the control lever away
from the starter.
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119-3761
2. Key out—no power, locked
119–3760
2. Hold the control lever to the
handle to engage the blades.