Toro 20487 Operator's Manual

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Page 1 Pour obtenir gratuitement une version en français de ce manuel, écrivez à l’adresse ci-dessous. N’oubliez pas d’indiquer les numéros de modèle et de série de votre produit. The Toro Company, Attn: Parts Dept., 8111 Lyndale Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55420-1196 Domestic English (EN)
Page 2: Table Of Contents
....... Thank you for choosing a Toro product. We want you to Filling the Crankcase with Oil .
Page 3: Safety
Never mow while people, especially children, or pets Toro designed this lawn mower for cutting and mulching are nearby. Stop mower if anyone enters the area. grass, or, when equipped with a grass bag, for catching cut Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to grass.
Page 4 Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to Stop the blade(s) if the mower has to be tilted for be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones, transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass and other foreign objects. and when transporting the mower to and from the area to be mowed.
Page 5: Safety And Instruction Decals
To ensure the best performance and safety, purchase grass, leaves, or excessive grease. only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories. Do not use “will fit” parts and accessories; they Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or may cause a safety hazard.
Page 6: Assembly
On Mower Housing On Mower Housing (Part No. 43-8480) (Part No. 99-6018) On Control Panel (Part No. 98-1523) On Mower Deck (Part No. 93-0248) Assembly Note: Determine the left and right sides of the lawn mower by standing in the operating position. Installing the Handle 1.
Page 7: Installing The Starter Rope
3. Move the handle latches slightly outward to allow the 7. Make sure that the control cables are to the rear and handle to freely pivot backward into the operating inside of the handles and secure the cables to the position (Fig.
Page 8: Filling The Fuel Tank With Gasoline
1. Move the lawn mower to a level surface. DANGER 2. Clean around the dipstick (Fig. 5). 3. Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap POTENTIAL HAZARD counterclockwise and pulling it out. In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive. 4.
Page 9: Operation
Use a fuel stabilizer/conditioner regularly during operation and storage. A stabilizer/conditioner cleans the engine during operation and prevents gum-like varnish deposits from forming in the engine during periods of storage. IMPORTANT: Do not use fuel additives other than a fuel stabilizer/conditioner. Do not use fuel stabilizers with an alcohol base such as ethanol, methanol, or isopropanol.
Page 10: Stopping The Engine
Stopping the Engine Note: Do not shift speeds while squeezing the control bar against the handle in the C (drive) position (Fig. 9); this can damage the transmission. Move the control bar to 1. Release the control bar to stop the blade and the the middle position when you change the ground speed.
Page 11 3. Set all four wheels in to the E cutting setting (Fig. 15). 4. Put the ground speed selector in the N (Neutral) position. 1” (2,5 cm) 5. Take a half sheet of newspaper and crumple it into a ball small enough to go under the deck (about three inches [76 mm] in diameter) (Fig.
Page 12: Adjusting The Cutting Height
C. Follow steps 2 through NO TAG above. 14. Pull the lawn mower away from the newspaper. If the newspaper ball unravels or is shredded, the blade 8. Pull the lawn mower away from the newspaper. If the has not properly stopped, resulting in an unsafe newspaper ball unravels or is shredded, the BBC operating condition.
Page 13: Operating Tips
Note: You can adjust the front wheels to 1/2 inch. Move the height-of-cut lever past the A setting and release the pin into the slot in the housing. Toro does not recommend that you use the 1/2-inch cutting height setting on a regular basis.
Page 14: Cutting Grass
Keep the engine in good running condition. When cutting grass over six inches (15 cm) tall, first mow using the highest cutting height setting and walking slower; then mow again at a lower setting for WARNING best lawn appearance. If the grass is too long and leaves clumps on top of the lawn, the lawn mower may plug up and cause the engine to stall.
Page 15: Maintenance
Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule Each Service Item Service Operation Hours Hours Hours Hours Check the engine oil before each use. Drain and fill the engine crankcase with fresh oil after first five hours of operation. Engine Oil Thereafter, change every 50 operating hours or yearly.
Page 16: Checking The Engine Oil Level
Note: Change the oil after every 25 operating hours when operating under heavy load or in high temperatures. Draining the Oil above the Lawn Mower Deck Note: Toro recommends this procedure for draining the engine oil. 1. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 8).
Page 17 2. Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank; refer to steps 3 and 4 of Emptying the Fuel Tank on page 23. WARNING 3. Remove the dipstick from oil fill tube and place a POTENTIAL HAZARD drain pan next to the left side of the lawn mower. The blade is sharp.
Page 18: Cleaning The Underside Of The Lawn Mower Housing
8. Wipe up any spilled oil. 6. Start the lawn mower and let it run for a few minutes to dry out the moisture on the lawn mower and its 9. Connect the wire onto the spark plug. components. 10. Recycle the used oil according to local codes. 7.
Page 19: Replacing The Spark Plug
.020 inch (.50 mm) Figure 21 Ï Ï Ï Ï Ï Ï 6. Install the spark plug and the gasket seal. 7. Torque the spark plug to 14 ft-lb (19 N m). 8. Connect the wire to the spark plug. m-3664 Figure 20 Lubricating the Lawn Mower...
Page 20: Cleaning Under The Blade Brake Clutch (Bbc) Shield
Cleaning under the Blade WARNING Brake Clutch (BBC) Shield POTENTIAL HAZARD Clean the blade brake clutch shield every 25 operating The blade is sharp. hours or yearly at a minimum to prevent the blade from stalling while you mow. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Contact with a sharp blade can cause serious 1.
Page 21: Sharpening The Blade
the blade, check the blade before using the lawn mower. If 2. Remove the two blade nuts, the anti-scalp cup, the you notice a slot or wear (Figs. 25B and 25C), replace the accelerator, and the blade (Fig. 23). blade; refer to Removing the Blade on page 21. Sharpening the Blade File the top side of the blade to maintain its original cutting angle (Fig.
Page 22: Adjusting The Self-Propel Drive Cable
2. Torque the blade nuts to 15 to 27 ft-lb (20 to 37 N m). Note: Do not overadjust the cable. The cable should be just tight enough to make the wheels turn when the control bar is at a distance from the handle that is comfortable for WARNING operator’s hand (about a one-inch gap).
Page 23: Emptying The Fuel Tank
4. Move the throttle control to the (Fast) position. Troubleshooting Toro designed and built your lawn mower for trouble-free operation. Check the following components and items carefully. If a problem continues, see your Authorized Service Dealer. PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine will not start 1.
Page 24: Storage
PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION Lawn mower or engine vibrates 1. Balance the blade. excessively 2. Tighten the blade mounting nut. 3. Clean the lawn mower discharge chute. 4. Clean the underside of the lawn mower deck. 5. Tighten the engine mounting bolts. Uneven cutting pattern 1.
Page 25: Removing From Storage
4. Check the condition of the blade. Refer to Maintaining the Blade on page 20. 5. Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws. 6. Lubricate the wheels. Refer to Lubricating the Lawn Mower on page 19. 7. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces with paint available from an Authorized Service Dealer.
Page 26 Figure 33 1. Dethatcher attachment...
Page 28: The Toro Starting Guarantee
How Do You Get Service? If the starting performance of your Toro GTS–5 Engine should diminish to the point where it will not start in one or two pulls by a normal, able–bodied adult, you should follow the procedures below: 1.
Page 29: Guaranteed To Start Maintenance Record
Some states do not allow limitation on how long implied warranties last, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. The Toro Company is not liable for indirect, incidental or consequential damages in connection with the use of the product, in- cluding any cost or expense of providing substitute equipment or service during periods of malfunction or non–use.
Page 30: Federal And California Emission Control Warranty Statement
If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and re- EGR valve body and piping system connecting to the sponsibilities or if you need a referral to a Toro Service Dealer, intake side of the engine please feel free to contact us at:...
Page 31 How to Get Warranty Service with the use of the Toro Products covered by this warranty, except Should you feel your Toro Product requires warranty service, con- for damages to other engine components caused by the failure of a tact the dealer who sold you the product or any Authorized Service warranted part still under warranty.
Page 32: The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee
If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor’s service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company.

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