Lawn Preparation And Mowing; Operation; Starting Engine; Stopping Engine - Toro 20709 Operator's Manual

Note: Do not mix gasoline and oil in the
product fuel tank. Oil that is at room
temperature mixes easily and more
thoroughly than cold oil.
Note: NEVER USE METHANOL,
GASOLINE CONTAINING
METHANOL, GASOHOL
CONTAINING MORE THAN 10%
ETHANOL, PREMIUM GASOLINE
OR WHITE GAS BECAUSE
ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM COULD
BE DAMAGED.
1. Clean around fuel cap before removing (Fig. 9).
Fill fuel tank with gasoline/oil mix to bottom of
filler neck, not into filler neck. DO NOT
OVER–FILL TANK. Replace fuel cap securely
and wipe up any spilled fuel.
Toro recommends that Toro Stabilizer/Conditioner be
used regularly in all Toro gasoline powered products
during operation and storage seasons. Toro
Stabilizer/Conditioner cleans the engine during
operation and prevents gum-like varnish deposits
from forming in the engine during periods of storage.
Do not use fuel additives other than those
manufactured for fuel stabilization during storage
such as Toro's Stabilizer/conditioner or a similar
product. Toro's Stabilizer/conditioner is a
petroleum distillate based conditioner/stabilizer.
Toro does not recommend stabilizers with an
alcohol base such as ethanol, methanol or
isopropyl. Additives should not be used to try to
enhance the power or performance of the
machine.
2. Connect spark plug wire (if disconnected)
(Fig. 4).

Lawn Preparation And Mowing

1. Review SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS and read
this manual carefully before operating mower.
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2. Clear area of sticks, stones, wire, branches and
other debris which could be picked up or hit by
cutting blade and become thrown objects.
3. Keep everyone, especially children and pets,
away from area of operation.
4. Avoid striking trees, walls, curbs or other solid
objects. Never deliberately mow over any object.
5. If an object is struck, or mower starts to vibrate,
immediately stop engine, disconnect spark plug
wire and examine mower for damage.
6. Replace blade when necessary with an original
Toro replacement blade.

Operation

Starting Engine

Note: Follow steps in BEFORE STARTING
section.
1. Move throttle lever to
(Fig. 10).
2. Push primer three (3) times (Fig. 11). Wait about
two (2) seconds between each push.
Note: Do not use primer to restart a warm
engine after a short shutdown.
3. Hold blade control bail against upper handle
(Fig. 12).
4. Pull starter handle lightly until resistance is felt,
then pull sharply (Fig. 12). Let rope return to
handle slowly.
Note: If engine fails to start after three (3)
pulls, repeat steps 2–4.

Stopping Engine

1. Move throttle lever to
(Fig. 10).
(FAST) position
(SLOW) position