Adjusting The Cutting Height - Toro 20897 Operator's Manual

2. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level
(Figure 13).
If there is no oil on the dipstick, slowly pour oil
into the oil fill tube, periodically checking the level
with the dipstick, until the dipstick indicates that
the engine is full as illustrated in Figure 13. Do not
overfill. (Max. fill: 0.58 quart (0.55 l), type: SAE
30 detergent oil with an API service classification
of SH, SJ, SL, or higher.)
Note: If you overfill the engine, pour some oil out
of it as directed in Changing the Engine Oil.
3. Install the dipstick securely.

Adjusting the Cutting Height

WARNING
Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into
contact with the moving blade, causing serious
injury.
• Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop.
• Do not put your fingers under the housing when
adjusting the cutting height.
Adjust the cutting height as desired. Set all four wheels
to the same height.
Note: To raise the mower, move all 4 cutting height
levers forward; to lower the mower, move them rearward.
Figure 13
Adjusting the Upper Handle
Height
You may raise or lower the upper handle to a position
comfortable for you.
Note: You cannot raise the upper handle higher than
the angle of the lower handle.
1. Loosen the upper handle knob (Figure 15).
2. Move the upper handle to the desired position
(Figure 16).
3. Tighten the upper handle knob as tight as you can
(Figure 17).
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Figure 14
Figure 15
Figure 16