Toro 20192 Operator's Manual

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Super Bagger Lawn Mower

Model No. 20192—Serial No. 290000001 and Up

Introduction

Read this information carefully to learn how to operate

and maintain your product properly and to avoid injury

and product damage. You are responsible for operating

the product properly and safely.

You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for

product and accessory information, help finding a

dealer, or to register your product.

Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or

additional information, contact an Authorized Service

Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model

and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1

identifies the location of the model and serial numbers

on the product. Write the numbers in the space

provided.

Figure 1

1. Model and serial number plate

Model No.

Serial No.

This manual identifies potential hazards and has

safety messages identified by the safety alert symbol

(Figure 2), which signals a hazard that may cause serious

injury or death if you do not follow the recommended

precautions.

Figure 2

1. Safety alert symbol

8111 Lyndale Avenue South

Bloomington, MN 55420

This manual uses two words to highlight information.

Important calls attention to special mechanical

information and Note emphasizes general information

worthy of special attention.

The engine exhaust from this product

contains chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer, birth defects,

Important: This engine is not equipped with a

spark arrester muffler. It is a violation of California

Public Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate

the engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or

grass-covered land. Other states or federal areas

may have similar laws.

This spark ignition system complies with Canadian

ICES-002.

The enclosed Engine Owner's Manual is supplied

for information regarding the US Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) and the California

Emission Control Regulation of emission systems,

maintenance, and warranty. Replacements may be

ordered through the engine manufacturer.

For models with stated engine horsepower, the gross

horsepower of the engine was laboratory rated by the

engine manufacturer in accordance with SAE J1940.

As configured to meet safety, emission, and operating

requirements, the actual engine horsepower on this class

of lawn mower will be significantly lower.

Do not tamper with the engine controls or alter the

governor speed; doing so may create an unsafe condition

resulting in personal injury.

Form No. 3362-157 Rev A

Operator's Manual

Warning

CALIFORNIA

Proposition 65 Warning

or other reproductive harm.

Original Instructions (EN)

Printed in the USA

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Page 1 State of additional information, contact an Authorized Service California to cause cancer, birth defects, Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model or other reproductive harm. and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1...
Page 2: General Operation
Safety removing grass catcher, or unclogging the discharge guard. This lawn mower meets or exceeds the CPSC blade • Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial safety requirements for walk-behind rotary lawn mowers light. and the B71.1 specifications of the American National •...
Page 3: Safe Handling Of Gasoline
Service General Service • Never operate machine in a closed area. Safe Handling of Gasoline • Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in handling gasoline.
Page 4: Safety And Instructional Decals
Safety and Instructional Decals Important: Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger. Replace damaged decals. 114-2820 1. Warning—read the 4. Cutting/dismemberment Operator’s Manual. hazard of hand or foot, mower blade—stay away 94-8072 from moving parts. 2. Thrown object 5.
Page 5: Unfolding The Handle
Setup 1. Unfolding the Handle Procedure 1. Move the handle rearward and hold the upper handle in place (Figure 3). Figure 3 Figure 5 Note: The handle will click into position. 2. Slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube, periodically 2.
Page 6 For the switch to detect the presence of the mulch plug, the top of the mulch plug lever must lie fully in the bottom of the channel (Figure 6). Figure 8 3. Release the button on the lever and ensure that the Figure 6 top of the lever is lies fully in the switch channel 1.
Page 7: Product Overview
Product Overview Operation Filling the Fuel Tank Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others. • To prevent a static charge from igniting the gasoline, place the container and/or mower directly on the ground before filling, not in a vehicle or on an object.
Page 8: Checking The Engine Oil Level
Checking the Engine Oil Level Adjusting the Cutting Height Service Interval: Before each use or daily 1. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and insert it into the oil filler neck, but do not screw it in (Figure 13). Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into contact with the moving blade, causing serious injury.
Page 9: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine Important: The mower has a safety switch that prevents you from starting the mower unless you first install the mulch plug or the grass bag securely on the mower. 1. Install the mulch plug (Figure 18) or the grass bag Figure 15 (Figure 19) on the mower.
Page 10: Stopping The Engine
Figure 23 Figure 20 1. Nudge here 3. Move the choke lever to the Choke position Note: If, when backing up after self-propelling, the (Figure 21). mower does not roll backward freely, nudge the mower forward about an inch or two without engaging the self-propel drive (Figure 23), then pull the mower backward.
Page 11: Bagging The Clippings
Check the grass bag frequently. If it is 3. Insert the grass bag handle into the grooves at the damaged, install a new Toro replacement bag. top of the mower (Figure 28). Important: The mower has a safety switch that prevents you from starting the mower unless you first install the grass bag securely on the mower.
Page 12: Removing The Grass Bag
Figure 28 Removing the Grass Bag 1. Route the starter rope around the lower rope guide Figure 31 (Figure 29). Side-discharging the Clippings Use the side discharge for cutting very tall grass. If the bag is on the mower, remove it and insert the mulch plug (refer to Removing the Grass Bag) before side-discharging the clippings.
Page 13: Operating Tips
• For best performance, install a new blade before the cutting season begins. • Replace the blade when necessary with a Toro Figure 33 replacement blade. Cutting Grass 3. Install the side discharge chute and close the door •...
Page 14: Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S)
• If there are more than 5 inches (13 cm) of leaves on the lawn, set the front cutting height one or two notches higher than the rear cutting height. • Slow down your mowing speed if the mower does not cut the leaves finely enough.
Page 15: Servicing The Air Cleaner
Servicing the Air Cleaner Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval: Before each use or daily Service Interval: After the first 5 hours Yearly Yearly 1. Press down on the latch tabs on top of the air cleaner Change the engine oil after the first 5 operating cover (Figure 37).
Page 16: Adjusting The Self-Propel Drive
Figure 43 Adjusting the Self-propel Drive If your mower does not self-propel properly, adjust the self-propel drive cable. 1. Loosen the nut on the cable mount (Figure 44). Figure 41 5. Install the dipstick securely. 6. Dispose of the used oil properly at a local recycling center.
Page 17: Replacing The Blade
If the blade edge is dull or nicked, have it sharpened or replace it. The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result in serious personal injury. Wear gloves when servicing the blade. 1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug. Refer to Preparing for Maintenance.
Page 18: Preparing The Mower For Storage
Figure 49 2. When no more clippings come out, stop the water and move the mower to a dry area. 3. Run the engine for a few minutes to dry the housing to prevent it from rusting. Storage Store the mower in a cool, clean, dry place. Figure 48 Preparing the Mower for Storage...
Page 19: Folding The Handle
Folding the Handle Removing the Mower from Storage Upright Position 1. Remove the spark plug and spin the engine rapidly 1. Step on the foot pedal and hold it down (Figure 50). using the starter to blow the excess oil from the cylinder.
Page 20 Notes:...
Page 21 Notes:...
Page 22: The Toro Starting Guarantee
Toro Engine will start on the first or second pull for five years rotary mower blade striking an object from the date of purchase—if you provide the routine maintenance contaminants in the fuel system it requires—or we will fix it free of charge.
Page 23 Date Hours Air Cleaner Change Oil Lubricate Wheels Check Spark Storage Used Service (does not apply (mowers only) Plug Preparation (mowers only) to two-cycle) Part No. 374-0018 Rev. F...
Page 24: 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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