Adjusting Height-Of-Cut; Maintenance; Cleaning - Toro 20050 Operator's Manual

Adjusting Height-of-Cut

The mower has five height-of-cut adjustments: 1 / ", 2",
2 / ", 3" and 3 / ". The rear adjustment lever adjusts the
height-of-cut for both rear wheels, and the front
adjustment lever adjusts both front wheels.
1. Stop motor and wait for all moving parts to stop.
Disconnect extension cord from mower.
DANGER
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Adjusting height-of-cut levers could bring
hands into contact with moving blade.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Contact with blade could cause serious personal
injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Stop motor, disconnect extension cord from
mower and wait for all moving parts to stop
before changing the height-of-cut.
Do not put fingers under housing to lift mower
when adjusting height-of-cut levers.
2. For easier adjustment, lift housing up so wheels are off
ground. Do not place hands under deck to lift
housing. Squeeze adjustment lever toward wheel and
move lever to desired setting (Fig. 18). Ensure pin on
adjustment lever engages notch in mower housing.
Adjust all wheels to the same setting.
Figure 18
1. Height-of-cut adjustment lever
Note: For easier adjustment of rear wheels, grasp lower
handle with one hand and lift up mower slightly so wheel
is off ground. Then squeeze adjustment handle toward
wheel.

Maintenance

POTENTIAL HAZARD
When extension cord is connected to mower
and plugged into a normal household outlet, the
mower is operational. Someone could
accidentally start the mower.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Accidental starting of mower could seriously
injure you or other bystanders.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Always remove extension cord from mower
receptacle when leaving mower unattended,
even for a short period of time.

Cleaning

Before cleaning mower, stop motor, wait for all moving
parts to stop, and disconnect extension cord from mower.
IMPORTANT: Do not clean mower with a garden
hose. Moisture can be trapped in mower and may
cause corrosion of internal parts.
After Every Use
Clean the underside of the mower housing. Be
particularly careful to keep the front cavity clear of all
debris (Fig. 19). Remove dirt and grass clippings with
a hardwood scraper. Avoid burrs and sharp edges.
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1. Front cavity
Brush all debris off top of mower housing.
WARNING
Figure 19
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