Setup; Assembling And Unfolding The Handle - Toro 20381 Operator's Manual

Setup

Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic
sheet that covers the engine and any other plastic or
wrapping on the machine.
Important: To prevent accidental starting, do not insert
the electric-start button into the electric starter switch
until you are ready to start the engine.
1
Assembling and Unfolding the
Handle
Parts needed for this procedure:
2 Handle bolt
2 Washer
Procedure
WARNING
Assembling and unfolding the handle improperly
can damage the cables, causing an unsafe operating
condition.
• Do not damage the cables when assembling and
unfolding the handle.
• Ensure that the cables are routed to the outside
of the handle.
• If a cable is damaged, contact an Authorized
Service Dealer.
1. Raise the rear of the machine housing to its
highest cutting-height setting by moving the 2 rear
cutting-height levers all the way forward. Refer to
Adjusting the Cutting Height (page
2. Attach the handle ends to the machine housing with
2 washers and 2 handle bolts
tighten the handle bolts.
10).
(Figure 4), but do not
1. Washer
2. Handle bolt
Important: Route the cables to the outside of the
handle (Figure
3. Rotate the handle rearward
4. Lock the handle at your desired height. Refer to
Adjusting the Handle Height (page
5. Torque the handle bolts to 14 to 17 N∙m (120 to 160
in-lb).
6. Adjust the cutting height. Refer to
Cutting Height (page
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Figure 4
3. Handle end
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(Figure 5).
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Adjusting the
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