Adjusting The Self-Propel Drive; Lubricating The Upper Handle - Toro 20899 Operator's Manual

indicates that the engine is full as illustrated in
Figure 40. Do not overfill. (Max. fill: 0.58 quart
(0.55 l), type: SAE 30 detergent oil with an API
service classification of SH, SJ, SL, or higher.)
Note: If you overfill the engine, pour some oil out
of it.
5. Install the dipstick securely.
6. Dispose of the used oil properly at a local recycling
center.

Lubricating the Upper Handle

Service Interval: Yearly
Lubricate the left and right sides of the upper handle
with a low-viscosity silicone spray lubricant yearly or
as needed.
1. Spray the outer plastic end of the inner handle
(Figure 41).
Figure 40
Figure 41
Note: Use the straw that comes with the spray can
to direct the spray.
2. Push the upper handle fully down and spray the
inner plastic surface of the outer handle (Figure 42).

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 43).
1. Cable mount
2. Pull the upper handle back fully rearward.
Note: If the handle does not move smoothly, refer
to Lubricating the Upper Handle.
3. Pull the cable jacket downward until you remove the
slack in the exposed cable (Figure 44).
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Figure 42
Figure 43