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Toro 20786 Operator's Manual

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FORM NO. 3319–572GB
53cm Recycler
Walk Power Mower
Model No. 20786–8900001 & Up
Model No. 20787–8900001 & Up
Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 FORM NO. 3319–572GB 53cm Recycler Walk Power Mower Model No. 20786–8900001 & Up Model No. 20787–8900001 & Up Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 2 1. Model and serial number engraved in mower housing 1914 1. Handle knob 4. Handle latch 2. Control cable 5. Cable tie 1. Discharge door handle 2. Plug rotated clockwise 3. Handle stud The Toro Company – 1997 All Rights Reserved Printed in USA...
  • Page 3 1915 1. Spring clip m-3665/284 1. Oil fill tube 2. Dipstick m-3665 1. Fuel tank cap 2. Primer m-2826 1. Battery case 4. Flat washer (2) 2. Battery 5. Lock nut (2) 3. Carriage bolt (2) 6. Battery terminal...
  • Page 4 1. Throttle control 4. Key switch* 2. Ground speed control 5. Recoil starter 1. Control bar 3. DRIVE position 3. Self-propelled control bar electric start model 2. RUN/SHIFT position 1912 m-3662 1. Bag frame on retaining 3. Handle fully forward. post Discharge door closed.
  • Page 5 1913 1. Pin locked in bag notch 1. Height-of-cut lever Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î 1. Sparse/normal grass 2. Lush grass cutting scale cutting scale Î Î Î Î Î m-3664 1. Knob 3. Foam pre-cleaner 2.
  • Page 6 1. 0.020” (.5 mm) 1. Control knob m-3663 1. Oil fill tube m-3638 1. Cable clamp screw 3. Throttle cable 2. Governor control lever 4. Casing...
  • Page 7 1. Brake lever 3. Nut 2. Handle 4. Cable conduit 1. Sail 3. Wear 2. Flat part of blade 4. Slot formed 1. Sharpen at this angle only 1. Blade 3. Blade bolt 2. Accelerator 1. Grease fitting...
  • Page 8 1752 1. Fuse holder cap 3. Fuse 2. Fuse holder bottom 4. Tab (2) 1. Belt cover 2. Screws m-2858 1. Washout fitting 3. Hose 2. Quick disconnect coupling 1. Side discharge chute 1. Kicker plates 1. Dethatcher attachment...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Sound Power Level ..... . All of us at Toro want you to be completely satisfied Vibration Level .....

  • Page 10: Safety

    Preparation DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION are signal words used to identify the level of hazard. However, regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful. While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or wearing open DANGER signals an extreme hazard that will cause sandals.

  • Page 11: Maintenance And Storage

    Always be sure of your footing on slopes. 19. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire. Walk, never run. before clearing blockages or unclogging chute; For wheeled rotary machines, mow across the before checking, cleaning or working on the face of slopes, never up and down.

  • Page 12: Sound Pressure Level

    Sound Pressure Level Sound Power Level This unit has a sound power level of: 98.6 dB(A)/1 This unit has an equivalent continuous A-weighted pW, based on measurements of identical machines per sound pressure at the operator ear of: 85.4 dB(A), Directive 84/538/EEC and amendments.
  • Page 13 Throw or flying objects — Whole body Engage exposure Thrown or flying objects — Rotary side-mounted mower. Disengage Keep deflector shield in place. Stop engine before Battery charging leaving operator condition position. Hourmeter/elapsed Fuel operating hours Fast Neutral Slow First gear Decreasing/Increasing Second gear Grease lubrication...
  • Page 14 Cutting element — Engine stop height adjustment Choke Pull rope. Primer (start aid) Wheel Push primer three Wheel traction times. Properly dispose of Lower control bar. batteries. Insert key in ignition Raise control bar. switch. Turn key in ignition Raise/lower control switch.

  • Page 15: Assembly

    Move control Raise control bar. rearward. Lower control bar. Assembly Since the plug is slightly wider than the discharge tunnel opening, rotate the plug clockwise slightly while inserting it (Fig. 4). Make sure the arrow on the plug decal is Install Handle pointing upwards.

  • Page 16: Fill Fuel Tank With Gasoline

    FULL MARK BECAUSE ENGINE COULD the use of fresh, clean, UNLEADED regular grade BE DAMAGED WHEN STARTED. POUR gasoline with an octane rating of 85 or higher in Toro OIL SLOWLY. gasoline powered products. Unleaded gasoline burns cleaner, extends engine life, and promotes good...

  • Page 17: Recycling Tips

    Reinstall fuel tank cap and wipe up any spilled Cutting Grass gasoline. Grass grows at different rates at different times of the year. In the heat of the summer, it is generally best to cut grass at the C, D or E Recycling Tips height-of-cut settings.

  • Page 18: Operation

    If there are more than 12,7 cm of leaves on lawn, Note: Do not use primer to restart a warm set the front wheels one or two notches higher engine after a short shutdown. than the rear wheels. This makes it easier to feed However, cool weather may require leaves under mower deck.

  • Page 19: Using Discharge Tunnel Plug

    Using Grass Bag speed, move control bar to the RUN/SHIFT position (Fig. 11) or lower bar far enough to stop the unit from self-propelling. Occasionally you may wish to use the grass bag for bagging extra long grass, lush grass or leaves. Note: The drive wheels are equipped with freewheeling clutches which enable the...

  • Page 20: Setting Height-Of-Cut

    E settings or maintained at 5,1 cm to7,6 cm in Check the grass bag frequently. If it is height. damaged, install a new genuine TORO replacement bag that has this or a similar Cutting below the C setting is not recommended warning.

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    Using the coded SmartWheel design (Fig. 14), Stop engine and pull wire off spark plug compare the tips of the grass blades to the letters (Fig. 10). Remove key from switch on electric on the wheel. Whichever letter the tips of the start model.

  • Page 22: Draining Gasoline

    Draining Gasoline Adjusting Throttle Throttle control adjustment may be required if engine Stop engine and wait for engine to cool. Pull does not start or stop. Whenever a new throttle wire off spark plug (Fig. 10). Remove key from control cable is installed, throttle must be adjusted. switch on electric start model.

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Brake Cable

    Inspecting/Removing/ Sharpening Blade POTENTIAL HAZARD Always mow with a sharp blade. A sharp blade cuts Over-adjusting cable may cause mower to cleanly and without tearing or shredding the grass move without engaging traction drive. blades like a dull blade. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Contact with a moving mower could cause Drain gasoline.

  • Page 24: Lubrication

    Install sharp, balanced TORO blade, accelerator, lock washer and blade bolt. Sail part of blade Connect TORO electro charger to battery and must point toward top of mower housing to plug into 220VAC power outlet. After charging ensure correct installation. Tighten the blade bolt battery for specified time, unplug charger and to 68 N m (50 ft-lb).

  • Page 25: Replacing Fuse

    Replacing Fuse Attach a quick disconnect coupling (sold separately) to the end of the garden hose. Attach coupling to mower washout fitting and turn (electric start model) water on high (Fig. 28). The electrical system charging circuit is protected by Start the engine.

  • Page 26: Storage

    If grass bag is installed on mower, close door in Toro does not recommend stabilizers with an mower housing and remove grass bag. alcohol base, such as ethanol, methanol or isopropyl.

  • Page 27: Accessories

    12. Charge battery for 72 hours (electric start be purchased at your local authorized TORO Service model); refer to Charging Battery, page 16. Dealer. Side Discharge Kit, Model No. 59113—Installs 13. Store mower in a clean, dry place. Cover mower in seconds.

  • Page 28: The Toro Starting Guarantee

    How Do You Get Service? If the starting performance of your TORO GTS 200 Engine should diminish to the point where it will not start in one or two pulls by a normal, able–bodied adult, you should follow the procedures below: Contact any Authorized TORO Service Dealer or the TORO Distributor.
  • Page 29 Manual to ensure you are using the correct starting procedures. This can save an unnecessary visit to a Service Dealer. All warranty repairs reimbursable under this warranty must be performed by an Authorized TORO Service Dealer using Toro approved replacement parts.

  • Page 30: Guaranteed To Start Maintenance Record

    Guaranteed To Start Maintenance Record To keep the starting guarantee in effect, you must perform the following maintenance after every 25 operating hours, more often in dusty and dirty conditions. Follow the procedures in this Operator’s Manual and record information on this chart. Check Change Oil Hours...

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