Toro 20051 Operator's Manual

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Lawn Mower

Model No. 20051—Serial No. 240000001 and Up
Introduction
Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate
and maintain your product properly and to avoid injury
and product damage. You are responsible for
operating the product properly and safely.
You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for
product and accessory information, help finding a
dealer, or to register your product.
Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or
additional information, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model
and serial numbers of your product ready. The
illustration below identifies the location of the model
and serial numbers on the product. Write the numbers
in the space provided below:
Model #:
Serial #:
This manual identifies potential hazards and has
safety messages identified by the following words:
Danger signals an extreme hazard that will
cause serious injury or death if you do not follow
the recommended precautions.
Warning signals a hazard that may cause
serious injury or death if you do not follow the
recommended precautions.
Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor
or moderate injury if you do not follow the
recommended precautions.
This manual uses two other words to highlight
information. Important: calls attention to special
mechanical information and Note: emphasizes
general information worthy of special attention.
Warning
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive
harm.
2003—The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Ave., Bloomington, MN 55420, USA
Important: This engine is not equipped with a spark
arrester muffler. It is a violation of California Public
Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate this
engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered or
grass-covered land. Other states or federal areas
may have similar laws.
This spark ignition system complies with Canadian
ICES-002.
The enclosed Engine Owner's Manual is supplied for
information regarding The U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Emission
Control Regulation of emission systems, maintenance
and warranty. Replacements may be ordered through
the engine manufacturer.
Safety
This lawn mower meets or exceeds the CPSC blade
safety requirements for walk-behind rotary lawn
mowers and the B71.1 specifications of the American
National Standards Institute in effect at the time of
production.
m-5607
Read and understand the contents of this manual
before the engine is ever started.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to
alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol
to avoid possible injury or death.
Improperly using or maintaining this mower
could result in injury or death. To reduce this
potential, comply with the following safety
instructions.
The following instructions have been adapted from
the ANSI/OPEI standard B71.1—1998.

General Operation

Read, understand, and follow all instructions on
the machine and in the manual. Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls and the proper use of
the mower before starting.
Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all
times.
Only allow responsible individuals, who are
familiar with the instructions, to operate the
mower.
Printed in the USA
All Rights Reserved
Form No. 3350-660
Operator's Manual
Original Instructions (EN)
Register your product at www.Toro.com

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  • Page 1: Lawn Mower

    Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Emission additional information, contact an Authorized Service Control Regulation of emission systems, maintenance Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and warranty. Replacements may be ordered through and serial numbers of your product ready. The the engine manufacturer.
  • Page 2: Slope Operation

    See the Toro instructions for proper operation and Keep children out of the mowing area and under installation of accessories. Only use Toro the watchful care of a responsible adult accessories.
  • Page 3: Safety/Instruction Decals

    Keep mower free of grass, leaves, or other debris Frequently check components and replace with build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage. Allow genuine Toro parts, when necessary. mower to cool before storing. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the...
  • Page 4: Product Overview

    105-6832 104-7402 106-5517 104-7953 1. Warning—do not touch the hot surface. 1. Warning 2. Read the Operator’s Manual for information on charging the Product Overview battery. 3. Contains lead; do not discard. m-6290 105-1344 1. Cutting height lever 6. Fuel tank cap 2.
  • Page 5: Unfolding The Handle

    Filling the Engine with Oil Setup Your mower does not come with oil in the engine, Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic but it does come with a 20 oz. (0.59 l) bottle of oil. sheet that covers the engine. Max.
  • Page 6: Before Operating

    Before Operating Danger Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others. To prevent a static charge from igniting the gasoline, place the container and/or mower directly on the ground before filling, not in a vehicle or on an object. Fill the tank outdoors when the engine is cold.
  • Page 7: Adjusting The Cutting Height

    Adjusting the Cutting Height Caution If the engine has been running, the muffler will be hot and can severely burn you. Keep away from the hot muffler. Adjust the cutting height as desired. Set all four wheels to the same height.
  • Page 8: Using The Self-Propel Drive

    Using the Self-propel Drive Recycling the Clippings To operate the self-propel drive, simply walk with your Your mower comes from the factory ready to recycle hands on the upper handle and your elbows at your the grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn. sides, and the mower will automatically keep pace If the grass bag is on the mower, remove it (refer to with you.
  • Page 9: Installing The Grass Bag

    Installing the Grass Bag Removing the Grass Bag 1. Go to the left side of the lawn mower. Warning 2. Step on the handle release bar. The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result in serious personal injury. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
  • Page 10: Operating Tips

    For best performance, install a new blade before side discharge the the cutting season begins. clippings. Replace the blade when necessary with a Toro replacement blade. m-5587 Cutting Grass Installing the Side Discharge Chute Cut only about a third of the grass blade at a time.
  • Page 11: Cutting Leaves

    Cutting Leaves After cutting the lawn, ensure that half of the lawn Slow down your mowing speed if the mower does shows through the cut leaf cover. You may need not cut the leaves finely enough. to make more than one pass over the leaves. If you mow over oak leaves, you can add lime to If there are more than 5 inches (13 cm) of leaves the grass in the spring to reduce the acidity of the...
  • Page 12: Replacing The Air Filter

    Replacing the Air Filter Charging the Battery Replace the air filter yearly; replace it more frequently in dusty operating conditions. Warning Refer to Preparing for Maintenance on page 11. Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories 1. Rotate the air filter contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals cover to remove it.
  • Page 13: Replacing The Blade

    Replacing the Blade Cleaning the Mower Important: You will need a torque wrench to 1. With the engine install the blade properly. If you do not have a running on a flat paved torque wrench or are uncomfortable performing this surface, spray a stream procedure, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
  • Page 14: Folding The Handle

    Folding the Handle Fully Folded Position You can fold the handle in two positions: vertical and fully folded. Warning Vertical Position The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result in serious personal injury. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to Warning stop before leaving the operating position.
  • Page 15: Removing The Mower From Storage

    6. Loosen the handle knobs until you can move the upper handle freely. m-6289 7. Fold the upper handle rearward as shown. m-5602c Important: Route the cables to the outside of the handle knobs as you unfold the upper handle. 8.
  • Page 16: The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee

    Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service If you think that your Toro Product contains a defect in materials or workmanship, or if a normal, able-bodied adult can no longer start your product’s engine in one or two pulls, follow this procedure: 1.

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