After Operation; After Operating Safety; Cleaning Under The Machine; Folding The Handle - Toro 20381 Operator's Manual

After Operation

After Operating Safety

General Safety
•
Clean grass and debris from the machine to help prevent
fires. Clean up oil or fuel spills.
•
Allow the engine to cool before storing the machine in
any enclosure.
•
Never store the machine or fuel container where there is
an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such as on a water
heater or on other appliances.
Hauling Safety
•
Remove the electric-start button before loading the
machine for hauling (electric-start model only).
•
Use care when loading or unloading the machine.
•
Secure the machine from rolling.

Cleaning under the Machine

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
WARNING
The machine may dislodge material from under the
machine.
• Wear eye protection.
• Stay in the operating position (behind the
handle) when the engine is running.
• Do not allow bystanders in the area.
For best results, clean the machine soon after you have
completed mowing.
1. Lower the machine to the lowest cutting-height setting.
Refer to Adjusting the Cutting Height (page
2. Move the machine onto a flat paved surface.
3. Wash out the area under the rear door where the
clippings go from the underside of the machine to the
grass bag.
4. Attach a garden hose that is connected to a water
supply to the washout port on the machine
1. Washout port
5. Turn the water on.
6. Start the engine and run it until there are no more
clippings that come out from under the machine.
7. Shut off the engine.
8. Shut off the water and disconnect the garden hose
from the machine.
9. Start the engine and run it for a few minutes to dry the
underside of the machine to prevent it from rusting.
10. Shut off the engine and allow it to cool before storing
the machine in an enclosed area.

Folding the Handle

WARNING
Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can
damage the cables, causing an unsafe operating
condition.
• Do not damage the cables when folding or
unfolding the handle.
• If a cable is damaged, contact an Authorized
Service Dealer.
1. Remove the electric-start button as shown in
10).
(electric-start model only).
(Figure 34).
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Figure 34
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Figure 35