Table Of Contents; Introduction - Toro 20493 User Manual

Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safe Operating Practices
Safety and Instruction Decals
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starter Rope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recycling Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stopping Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Self-propelled Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pulling Mower Rearward
Adjusting Cutting Height
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drain Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Change Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Throttle Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Self-propelled Cable
Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Blade Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charging Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disposing of Battery
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Underside of Mower Housing
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing From Storage
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Toro Starting Guarantee
Guaranteed To Start Maintenance Record
Federal and California Emission Control Warranty
Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Toro Performance Warranty

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Toro product.
All of us at Toro want you to be completely satisfied
with your new product, so feel free to contact your
local Authorized Service Dealer for help with service,
genuine Toro parts, or other information you may
require.
Whenever you contact your Authorized Service
Dealer or the factory, always know the model and
serial numbers of your product. These numbers will
help the Service Dealer or Service Representative
provide exact information about your specific
product. You will find the model and serial number
decal located in a unique place on the product
(Fig. 1 & 2).
For your convenience, write the product model and
serial numbers in the space below.
Model No.
Serial No.
Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate
and maintain your product correctly. Reading this
manual will help you and others avoid personal injury
and damage to the product. Although Toro designs,
produces and markets safe, state-of-the-art products,
you are responsible for using the product properly
and safely. You are also responsible for training
persons who you allow to use the product about safe
operation.
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