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- Page 1 Form No. 3323-129 48 cm Recycler Walk Power Lawn Mower Model No. 20826–200000001 and Up Model No. 20827–200000001 and Up Operator’s Manual International English (GB)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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Page 3: Safety
Safety Preparation Toro designed this lawn mower for cutting and recycling grass, or, when equipped with a grass bag, for catching cut While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and grass. Any use for purposes other than these could prove long trousers. - Page 4 Operation – after striking a foreign object. Inspect the mower for damage and make repairs before restarting and Do not operate the engine in a confined space where operating the mower; dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect. – if mower starts to vibrate abnormally (check Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
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Page 5: Sound Pressure Level
Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper To ensure the best performance and safety, purchase operation regularly. only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories. Do not use “will fit” parts and accessories; they Keep the mower free of grass, leaves, or other debris may cause a safety hazard. - Page 6 Stay a safe distance from On/Run the mower. Throw or flying objects — Engage Whole body exposure Thrown or flying objects — Rotary side-mounted Disengage mower. Keep deflector shield in place. Stop engine before Battery charging leaving operator position. condition Hourmeter/elapsed Fuel operating hours...
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Page 7: Assembly
Cutting element — height Engine stop adjustment Turn key in ignition Choke switch. Primer (start aid) Move control. Push primer three times. Pull rope. Properly dispose of Wheel batteries. Insert key in ignition Wheel traction switch. Assembly WARNING Note: Determine the left and right sides of the lawn POTENTIAL HAZARD mower by standing in the operating position. -
Page 8: Installing The Handle
4. Lay the upper handle on the ground behind the lawn mower with the handle label facing up. Installing the Handle WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can pinch, stretch, or damage one or more of the Figure 2 cables. -
Page 9: Installing The Battery
3. Tighten the handle height adjustment knobs. Installing the Battery Electric Start Model only 1. Charge the battery. Refer to Charging the Battery on page 24. 2. Align the pins in the battery case with the holes in the lower handle, and lower the pins into the holes until the battery case snaps into place (Fig. -
Page 10: Before Starting
Before Starting Filling the Crankcase with Oil The crankcase can hold 22 ounces (0.65 liters) of oil. Use only high-quality, SAE 30 or 10W30 weight detergent oil that has the American Petroleum Institute (API) “service classification” — SF, SG, SH, or SJ. Before each use, make sure that the oil level is between the Add and the Full marks on the dipstick (Fig. -
Page 11: Filling The Fuel Tank With Gasoline
8. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck and rotate the cap clockwise 1/4 turn. DANGER POTENTIAL HAZARD Filling the Fuel Tank with When fueling, under certain circumstances, a Gasoline static charge can develop, igniting the gasoline. WHAT CAN HAPPEN For best results, use clean, fresh, lead-free gasoline, A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you including oxygenated or reformulated gasoline, with an... -
Page 12: Operation
Figure 10 1. Blade control bail 3. Starter handle 2. Upper handle m-3665 Starting the Engine Figure 9 1. Connect the wire to the spark plug (Fig. 11). 1. Fuel tank cap 2. Primer 2. Remove the cap from the tank. 3. -
Page 13: Stopping The Engine
As you move forward, the upper handle will slide toward the lawn Toro recommends the following: mower, activating the self-propelled drive. The faster you Cut the grass at the D, E, or F settings or keep the walk, the farther the handle will slide and the faster the grass between 2 to 3 inch (51 to 75 mm) high. -
Page 14: Using The Grass Bag
Do not cut below the D setting unless the grass is sparse or it is late fall when grass growth begins to slow down. When you cut long grass, use a higher cutting height setting and walk slower; then cut the grass again at a normal setting. -
Page 15: Installing The Recycler Plug
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, install a new Toro replacement bag. Cut the grass until the bag is full. IMPORTANT: Do not overfill the bag. -
Page 16: Rear Discharge
Periodically file down nicks on the blade. recycle plug in your lawn mower to resume recycling. Replace the blade when necessary with an original Toro replacement blade. Cutting Grass Only mow dry grass or leaves. Wet grass and leaves In the summer heat, cut the grass at the D, E, or F (52, tend to clump on the yard and may cause the lawn 63, or 75 mm) cutting height settings. -
Page 17: Maintenance
When cutting grass over six inches (15 cm) tall, first Cut the grass more frequently. mow using the rear discharge at the highest cutting Overlap cutting swaths instead of cutting a full swath height setting, and walk slower than normal; then mow with each pass. -
Page 18: Checking The Engine Oil Level
Each Service Item Service Operation Hours Hours Hours Hours Check for leaks and/or a deteriorating Fuel System fuel hose. Replace it if necessary. Remove and clean grass, clippings, and Belt Cover debris from under the cover. Inspect and clean the spark plug. Spark Plug Replace it if necessary. -
Page 19: Cleaning The Underside Of The Lawn Mower Housing
5. Tip the lawn mower onto its left side, allowing the oil 3. Tip the lawn mower onto its left side and secure it to to drain into the drain pan (Fig. 20). prevent it from falling. 4. Place a drain pan under the lawn mower. 5. -
Page 20: Servicing The Air Filter
1. Let the lawn mower soak for 30 minutes. 2. Turn the water on high again. 3. Run the lawn mower for another two minutes. 4. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. POTENTIAL HAZARD A broken or missing washout fitting could expose you and others to thrown objects or Figure 22 blade contact. -
Page 21: Maintaining The Blade
Maintaining the Blade 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 11) A straight, sharp blade provides maximum cutting performance. Regularly inspect and sharpen the blade. 3. Remove the two knobs that secure the air cleaner cover to the engine (Fig. - Page 22 2. Remove the blade bolt, the lock washer, the blade, and the blade stiffener (Fig. 25). Note: For the best performance, install a Toro new blade Note: Turn the blade bolt counterclockwise to loosen it. before the cutting season begins. During the year, file down any small nicks to maintain the cutting edge.
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Page 23: Lubricating The Self-Propel Drive
(not the cutting edge or the end near the cutting edge). The blade is properly balanced when neither end drops. Installing the Blade m–4205 1. Install a sharp, balanced Toro blade, the blade stiffener, the lock washer, and the blade bolt. Figure 30 1. Cable jacket 3. Nut Note: The sail part of the blade must point upward 2. -
Page 24: Cleaning The Cooling System
7. Torque the spark plug to 14 ft-lb (19 N m). 4. Connect the Toro electro charger to the battery and 8. Connect the wire to the spark plug. plug it into a 230 VAC power outlet. -
Page 25: Replacing The Fuse
Figure 33 1. Fuse 2. Fuse holder 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 26: 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 27: Folding The Handle
5. Charge the battery; refer to Charging the Battery on 4. Carefully swing the upper handle section rearward page 24. Store the battery in an unheated area, if until it rests flat (Fig. 34). possible. For long-term battery storage, charge the battery every six months;...