Operation; Controls; Starting The Engine - Toro 20487 Operator's Manual

Use a fuel stabilizer/conditioner regularly during
operation and storage. A stabilizer/conditioner cleans the
engine during operation and prevents gum-like varnish
deposits from forming in the engine during periods of
storage.
IMPORTANT: Do not use fuel additives other than a
fuel stabilizer/conditioner. Do not use fuel stabilizers
with an alcohol base such as ethanol, methanol, or
isopropanol.
1. Clean around the fuel tank cap (Fig. 6).
Figure 6
1. Fuel tank cap
2. Remove the cap from the tank.
3. Fill the fuel tank with unleaded gasoline to within 1/4
to 1/2 inch (6 to 13 mm) from the top of the tank. Do
not fill into the filler neck.
4. Install the fuel tank cap and wipe up any spilled
gasoline.

Operation

Each time before you mow, make sure that the self-propel
drive and the control bar operate properly. When you
release the blade control bail, the blade should stop. If it
does not, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.

Controls

The throttle control, the ground speed control, the control
bar, and the recoil starter are on the upper handle (Fig. 7).
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2. Primer
1. Throttle control
2. Ground speed control

Starting the Engine

1. Connect the wire to the spark plug (Fig. 8).
1. Spark plug wire
2. Move the throttle control to the
3. Push the primer three times (Fig. 6). Wait about two
seconds between each push.
Note: Do not use the primer to start a warm engine after a
brief shutdown. However, cool weather may require you
to prime the engine again.
4. Pull the recoil starter out until there is no slack in the
rope, then pull it vigorously.
5. Regulate the throttle as desired between the
and the (Slow) positions.
Note: Allow the engine to warm up for at least one
minute; longer in cooler temperatures.
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Figure 7
3. Control bar
4. Recoil starter
Figure 8
(Fast) position.
(Fast)
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