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Form No. 3328-942 48 cm Rear Bagging Walk Power Lawn Mower Model No. 20833—Serial No. 230000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Original Instructions (GB)
Keep children out of the mowing area and under the Toro designed and tested this lawn mower to offer watchful care of a responsible adult. reasonably safe service; however, failure to comply with the following instructions may result in personal injury.
Before using, always visually inspect the blades, blade – before clearing blockages or unclogging the chute; bolts, and cutter assembly for wear or damage. Replace – before checking, cleaning, or working on the lawn worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve mower;...
Replace worn or damaged parts. To ensure the best performance and safety, purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories. Use extra care when handling gasoline; gasoline vapors are explosive. Maintain or replace safety and instruction decals when necessary. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
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.
Assembling the Grass Bag Before each use, ensure that the oil level is between the Add and the Full marks on the dipstick (Fig. 7). 1. Attach the two side channels of the grass bag to the grass bag frame as shown in Figure 5. 1626 Figure 7 1.
Important Important Do not use gasoline that is more than 30 Do not use fuel additives other than a fuel days old. stabilizer/conditioner. Do not use fuel stabilizers with an alcohol base such as ethanol, methanol, or isopropanol. Danger 1. Clean around the fuel tank cap (Fig. 8). In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive.
Starting the Engine Stopping the Engine 1. Connect the wire to the spark plug (Fig. 10). Release the blade control bail. Both the engine and the blade should stop. If they do not stop properly, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. Using the Self-propel Drive 1002 To operate the self-propel drive, simply walk forward with...
If the finished lawn appearance is unsatisfactory, try one or Periodically file down nicks on the blade. more of the following: Replace the blade when necessary with an original Toro Sharpen the blade. replacement blade. Walk at a slower pace while mowing.
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 12. Check the stopping time of the blade brake. The blade must stop within 3 seconds of releasing the bail;...
Washing Method 5. Remove the dirt and grass clippings with a hardwood or plastic scraper. Avoid burrs and sharp edges. 1. Move the lawn mower onto a flat paved surface near a Important Move the blade as little as possible to avoid water hose.
Important Replace a cracked, fouled, or dirty spark plug. Do not clean the electrodes because grit entering the cylinder could damage the engine. 5. Set the gap on the new plug to 0.030 in. (0.76 mm) (Fig. 19). Figure 21 1.
Draining the Oil above the Housing 4. Place a drain pan under the lawn mower. (Preferred Method) 5. Remove the oil drain plug, return the lawn mower to its operating position, and allow the oil to drain into the 1. Remove the grass bag. drain pan (Fig 24).
4 of Emptying the Fuel Tank on page 17. 4. Tip the lawn mower on its left side (Fig. 25). Note: For the best performance, install a new Toro blade before the cutting season begins. During the year, file down any small nicks to maintain the cutting edge.
Installing the Blade cables. Any pinched, stretched, or damaged cable may cause an operational failure that results in an 1. Install a sharp, balanced Toro blade, the blade stiffener, unsafe operating condition. the lock washer, and the blade bolt. Do not pinch, stretch, or damage the cables.
3. Using an oil can, add about 1 tablespoon of oil through the spark plug hole. 4. Slowly rotate the engine several times using the starter rope to distribute the oil. 5. Install the spark plug but do not connect the wire to the spark plug.
Maintenance on page 12. 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.
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Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Engine runs rough 1. The wire is not connected to 1. Connect the wire to the spark the spark plug. plug. 2. The spark plug is pitted, fouled, 2. Check the spark plug and or the gap is incorrect. adjust the gap if necessary.