Table Of Contents; Introduction - Toro 20831 Operator's Manual

This spark ignition system complies with Canadian
ICES-002.
Ce système d'allumage par étincelle de véhicule est
conforme à la norme NMB-002 du Canada.
Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Lawn Mower Safety
Sound Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety and Instruction Decals
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loose Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Starter Rope
Adjusting the Handle Height
Assembling the Grass Bag
Installing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling the Crankcase with Oil
Filling the Fuel Tank with Gasoline
Reviewing the Maintenance Schedule
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stopping the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Self-propel Drive
Adjusting the Cutting Height
Using the Grass Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Recycler Plug
Rear Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Checking the Engine Oil Level
Cleaning under the Housing
Cleaning the Discharge Tunnel and the
Recycler Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Spark Plug
Adjusting the Self-propel Drive Cable
Lubricating the Self-propel Drive
Changing the Engine Oil
Maintaining the Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning Under the Belt Cover
2002 by The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
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Cleaning the Cooling System
Emptying the Fuel Tank
Charging the Battery
Disposing of the Battery
Replacing the Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Folding the Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the Fuel System
Preparing the Engine
General Information
Removing From Storage
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Introduction

Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your product properly. The information in this
manual can help you and others avoid injury and product
damage. Although Toro designs and produces safe
products, you are responsible for operating the product
properly and safely.
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 illustrates
the location of the model and serial numbers on the
product.
Figure 1
1. Location of the model and serial numbers
2. Rear door
Write the product model and serial numbers in the space
below:
Model No.
Serial No.
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