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Form No. 3327-188 Rev A 53 cm Super Recycler Walk Power Lawn Mower Model No. 20783—Serial No. 220000001 and Up Model No. 20784—Serial No. 220000001 and Up Operator’s Manual International English (GB)
Toro designed and tested this lawn mower for to offer Be alert and turn the lawn mower off if children enter reasonably safe service; however, failure to comply with the the area.
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– If gasoline is spilled, do not attempt to start the Do not tilt the lawn mower when starting the engine, engine. Move the lawn mower away from the area unless you must tilt the lawn mower to start it. In this of spillage to avoid creating any source of ignition case, do not tilt it more than absolutely necessary and until the gasoline vapors have dissipated.
To ensure the best performance and safety, purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories. Allow the engine to cool before storing the lawn mower in any enclosure.
104-7953 m-4272 1. Warning—Read the 2. Do not dispose of the Figure 2 Operator’s manual before lead-acid battery in the handling the battery. trash. 1. Knob (2) 3. Flat-handle bolt (2) 2. Lower handle 4. Support bracket Setup 3. Swing the lower handle back and the support brackets up, aligning the brackets with the holes in the lower handle (Fig.
Installing the Starter Rope Pull the starter rope through the rope guide on the handle (Fig. 4). 1915 Figure 6 Figure 4 1. Spring clip 1. Rope guide 2. Starter rope 6. Release the discharge door handle to lock the top of the plug.
Note: Use a flat-head screw driver to unclip the battery cover (Fig. 8). Unclip both ends of the battery cover before removing it to prevent damaging it. 1626 Figure 10 1. Dipstick m–5147 To add oil: 1. Move the lawn mower to a level surface. Figure 8 2.
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Important Do not use methanol, gasoline containing Danger methanol, gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol, premium gasoline, or white gas. Using these fuels can damage the engine’s fuel system. When fueling, under certain circumstances, a static charge can develop, igniting the gasoline. A Important Do not use gasoline that is more than 30 fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and...
Reviewing the Maintenance Note: Do not use the primer to start a warm engine after a brief shutdown. However, cool weather may require you to Schedule prime the engine again. 3. Hold the blade control bail against the upper handle Review the Recommended Maintenance Schedule on (Fig.
Note: For easier adjustment, lift up the housing so that the wheel is off the ground. Do not put your fingers under the Toro recommends the following: housing when you lift up the lawn mower. Cut the grass at the D, E, or F settings or keep the grass 5.
(Fig. 19). Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, install a new Toro replacement bag. Cut the grass until the bag is full. Important Do not overfill the bag.
If the finished lawn appearance is unsatisfactory, try one or Periodically file down nicks on the blade. more of the following: Replace the blade when necessary with an original Toro Sharpen the blade. replacement blade. Walk at a slower pace while mowing.
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. Refer to Checking the Engine Oil Level on page 15. Check the stopping time of the blade brake. The blade must stop within 3 seconds of releasing the bail;...
Checking the Engine Oil Level 6. Let the lawn mower run for 2 minutes. 7. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Before you use the lawn mower, ensure that the oil level is between the Add and the Full marks as shown on the 8.
6. Remove the dirt and grass clippings with a hardwood or 6. Wash the pre-cleaner with a mild detergent and water, plastic scraper. Avoid burrs and sharp edges. then blot it dry (Fig. 23). 7. Remove the paper air filter and discard it (Fig. 23). Important Move the blade as little as possible to avoid future starting problems.
9. Wipe up any spilled oil. 10. Connect the wire to the spark plug. 11. Recycle the used oil according to local codes. Draining the Oil below the Lawn Mower Deck (Optional Method) Note: You will need a 3/8-inch ratchet extension to perform this procedure.
Warning Tipping the lawn mower may cause the fuel to leak from the carburetor or the fuel tank. Gasoline is extremely flammable, highly explosive and under certain conditions can cause personal injury or property damage. Avoid fuel spills by running the engine dry or removing gasoline with a hand pump;...
Refer to Installing the Fuse on page 7. Installing the Blade Charging the Battery 1. Install a sharp, balanced Toro blade, an accelerator, a lock washer, and a blade bolt. Electric-start Model only Note: The sail part of the blade must point upward (toward the top of the lawn mower housing).
6. Charge the battery for the specified time. 7. Unplug the battery charger. Warning Important Use only the Toro charger; other chargers could damage the battery. Always use the charger indoors and charge the battery at room Gasoline can vaporize if you store it over long temperature (70 F or 22 C) whenever possible.
5. Install the spark plug but do not connect the wire to the 4. Clean the spark plug or replace it if it is cracked, spark plug. broken, or if the electrodes are worn. 5. Install the spark plug and torque it to 15 ft-lb (20 N m). General Information 6.
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...
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Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Lawn mower or engine vibrates 1. The blade is bent or is out of 1. Balance the blade. If the blade excessively balance. is bent, replace it. 2. The blade bolt is loose. 2. Tighten the blade bolt. 3.
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