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- Page 1 Form No. 3328-922 Rev A 48 cm Recycler Walk Power Lawn Mower Model No. 20814—230000001 and Up Model No. 20817—230000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Original Instructions (GB)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
......additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and Filling the Crankcase with Oil . -
Page 3: Safety
Safety saw them. Keep children out of the mowing area and under the Toro designed and tested this lawn mower to offer watchful care of a responsible adult. reasonably safe service; however, failure to comply with the following instructions may result in personal Be alert and turn the lawn mower off if children enter injury. -
Page 4: Maintenance And Storage
– Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely. Do not put your hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. – If you must drain the fuel from the fuel tank, do it outdoors. -
Page 5: Sound Pressure
To ensure the best performance and safety, purchase grass, leaves, or excessive grease. only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories. Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or Maintain or replace safety and instruction decals when deterioration. -
Page 6: Setup
Setup Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine 3. Install the upper handle section onto the lower handle from the normal operating position. section with the oval-head bolts and the handle knobs as shown in Figure 2. Tighten the handle knobs securely. -
Page 7: Assembling The Grass Bag
Assembling the Grass Bag Before Starting 1. Attach the two side channels of the grass bag to the Filling the Crankcase with Oil grass bag frame as shown in Figure 5. The crankcase can hold 20 ounces (0.59 liters) of oil. Use only high-quality, SAE 30 or SAE 10W30 weight detergent oil that has the American Petroleum Institute (API) service classification SF, SG, SH, or SJ. -
Page 8: Filling The Fuel Tank With Gasoline
Filling the Fuel Tank with Danger Gasoline When fueling, under certain circumstances, a For best results, use clean, fresh, lead-free gasoline with static charge can develop, igniting the gasoline. A an octane rating of 87 or higher. To ensure freshness, fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and purchase only the quantity of gasoline that you expect to others and damage property. -
Page 9: Reviewing The Maintenance Schedule
Reviewing the Maintenance 2. Push the primer 3 times, waiting 2 seconds between each push (Fig. 11). Schedule Review the Recommended Maintenance Schedule on page 14. You may need to perform one or more additional procedures before or soon after you begin operating the lawn mower. -
Page 10: Using The Self-Propel Drive
Using the Self-propel Drive Toro recommends the following: Cut the grass at the D, E, or F settings or keep the Self-propel Model only grass between 2 to 3 inches (5.1 to 7.6 cm) high. To operate the self-propel drive, simply walk forward with Do not cut below the D setting unless the grass is your hands on the upper handle. -
Page 11: Using The Grass Bag
Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, install a new Toro replacement bag. Cut the grass until the bag is full. m-4782 Important Do not overfill the bag. -
Page 12: Rear Discharge
Periodically file down nicks on the blade. 1. Recycler plug Replace the blade when necessary with an original Toro replacement blade. 5. Release the rear door. Mow only dry grass or leaves. Wet grass and leaves tend to clump on the yard and can cause the lawn Rear Discharge mower to plug or the engine to stall. -
Page 13: Cutting Grass
Cutting Grass Grass grows at different rates at different times of the year. In the summer heat, it is best to cut grass at the D, E, or F (52, 63, or 75 mm) cutting height settings. Cut only about a third of the grass blade at a time. Do not cut below the D (52 mm) setting unless the grass is sparse or it is late fall when grass growth begins to slow down. -
Page 14: Maintenance
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval Check the engine oil level. Check the stopping time of the blade brake. The blade must stop within 3 seconds of releasing the bail;... -
Page 15: Checking The Engine Oil Level
Checking the Engine Oil Level 5. Start the engine. 6. Let the lawn mower run for 2 minutes. Before you use the lawn mower, make sure that the oil level between the Add and the Full marks as shown on the 7. -
Page 16: Cleaning The Discharge Tunnel And The Recycler Plug
Cleaning the Discharge Tunnel 5. Set the gap on the new plug to 0.030 in. (0.76 mm) (Fig. 22). and the Recycler Plug To ensure the best performance, clean the discharge tunnel and the recycler plug after each use. When the grass is thick and lush, clippings may collect on and around the recycler plug, making it difficult to remove. -
Page 17: Lubricating The Self-Propel Drive
Changing the Engine Oil 5. Push the belt guide tab down until it contacts the lawn mower, then hold it in place (Fig. 24). Change the oil after the first 5 operating hours and then after every 50 operating hours or every season. Run the engine just before changing the oil to warm the oil. -
Page 18: Maintaining The Blade
Draining the Oil below the Housing 11. Connect the wire onto the spark plug. (Optional Method) 12. Recycle the used oil according to local codes. Note: You need a 3/8-inch ratchet extension to perform this procedure. Maintaining the Blade Warning A straight, sharp blade provides maximum cutting performance. -
Page 19: Inspecting The Blade
1. Check the balance of the blade by placing the center hole of the blade over a nail or a screwdriver shank Note: For the best performance, install a Toro new blade clamped horizontally in a vise (Fig. 31). before the cutting season begins. During the year, file down any small nicks to maintain the cutting edge. -
Page 20: Cleaning Under The Belt Cover
Cleaning under the Belt Cover 3. Carefully swing the lower handle section forward until it rests on the engine (Fig. 32). Keep the area under the belt cover free of debris. 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. -
Page 21: Preparing The Engine
Preparing the Engine 1. Carefully unfold the upper handle until it nests with the lower handle, then tighten the knobs. 1. While the engine is still warm, change the oil from the 2. Check and tighten all fasteners. crankcase. Refer to Changing the Engine Oil on page 17. -
Page 22: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Toro designed and built your lawn mower for trouble-free operation. Check the following components and items carefully, and refer to Maintenance on page 14 for more information. If a problem continues, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. Problem Possible Causes... - Page 23 Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Uneven cutting pattern 1. The blade is dull. 1. Sharpen and balance the blade. 2. You are mowing in the same 2. Change the mowing pattern. pattern repeatedly. 3. The underside of the housing 3. Clean under the housing. contains clippings and debris.