Checking The Engine Oil Level; Adjusting The Cutting Height - Toro 20955 Operator's Manual

Checking the Engine Oil Level

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Note: Max. fill: 20 oz. (0.59 l), type: SAE 30 detergent
oil with an API service classification of SF, SG, SH, SJ,
SL, or higher.
1. Move the mower to a level surface.
2. Remove the dipstick (Figure 8).
1. Dipstick
3. Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth.
4. Insert the dipstick fully into the oil fill tube, then
remove the dipstick.
5. Read the oil level on the dipstick.
Note: If the oil level is below the Add mark on the
dipstick, slowly pour a small amount of oil into the
oil fill tube and repeat steps through until the oil
level is at the Full mark on the dipstick ().
Important: Do not overfill the crankcase with
oil and run the engine. Drain the excess oil until
the oil level on the dipstick reads Full.
6. Install the dipstick into the oil fill tube 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.
Figure 8
CAUTION
If the engine has been running, the muffler will be
hot and can severely burn you. Keep away from the
hot muffler.
Adjust the cutting height as desired. Set the front wheels
to the same height as the rear wheels (Figure 9).
Note: To raise the mower, move the front cutting
height levers rearward and the rear cutting height levers
forward. To lower the mower, move the front cutting
height levers forward and the rear cutting height levers
rearward.
1. Raise the mower
Note: The cutting height settings are 1 inch (25 mm);
1-3/8 inches (35 mm); 1-3/4 inches (44 mm); 2-1/8
inches (54 mm); 2-1/2 inches (64 mm); 2-7/8 inches (73
mm); 3-1/4 inches (83 mm); 3-5/8 inches (92 mm); and
4 inches (102 mm).
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Figure 9
2. Lower the mower