Table Of Contents; Introduction - Toro 20040 Operator's Manual

Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safe Operating Practices
Safety and Instruction Decals
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unpacking the Mower
Assembling the Handle
Before Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stopping the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Self-propel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Cutting Height
Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Draining Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Change Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Self-propel Cable
Maintaining the Blade
Lubricating the Self-propel Drive
Cleaning the Underside of the Mower Housing
Cleaning Under the Belt Cover
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Folding the Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing From Storage
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive
harm.
The Toro Company
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All Rights Reserved
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Back Cover
Note: This engine is not equipped with a spark-arrester
muffler. It is a violation of California Public Resource
Code Section 4442 (or 4443) to use or operate this engine
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on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered
land. Other states or federal areas may have similar laws.
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Introduction

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Thank you for purchasing a Toro product.
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All of us at Toro want you to be completely satisfied with
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your new product, so feel free to contact your local
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Authorized Service Dealer for help with service, genuine
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Toro parts, or other information you may require.
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Whenever you contact your Authorized Service Dealer or
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the factory, always know the model and serial numbers of
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your product. These numbers will help the Service Dealer
or Service Representative provide exact information about
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your specific product. You will find the model and serial
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number decal located in a unique place on the product as
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shown below.
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1. Model and Serial Number Decal
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For your convenience, write the product model and serial
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numbers in the space below.
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Model No:
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Serial No.
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Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and
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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.
The Toro warning system in this manual identifies
potential hazards and has special safety messages that help
you and others avoid personal injury, even death.
DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION are signal words
used to identify the level of hazard. However, regardless
of the hazard, be extremely careful.
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