Product Overview; Specifications; Operation; Before Operation - Toro 20959 Operator's Manual

Product Overview

1. Blade-control bar
2. Self-propel bar
3. Adjustment knob for the
self-propel drive
4. Rear deflector (not shown) 11. Cutting-height lever (4)
5. Washout port (not shown) 12. Handle lock (2)
6. Fuel-tank cap
7. Air filter
Figure 10
1. Grass bag
Figure 9
8. Spark plug
9. Side-discharge deflector
10. Oil fill/ dipstick
13. Handle
14. Recoil-start handle
2. Side-discharge chute

Specifications

Model Weight
20959 37 kg
(81 lb)

Operation

Before Operation

Before Operation Safety

General Safety
•
Become familiar with the safe operation of the
equipment, operator controls, and safety signs.
•
Check that all guards and safety devices, such as
deflectors and/or grass catcher, are in place and
working properly.
•
Always inspect the machine to ensure that the
blades, blade bolts, and cutting assembly are not
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worn or damaged.
•
Inspect the area where you will use the machine,
and remove all objects that could interfere with
the operation of the machine or that the machine
could throw.
•
Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into
contact with the moving blade, causing serious
injury.
– Shut off the engine, remove the ignition key
(electric-start model only), and wait for all
moving parts to stop.
– Do not put your fingers under the housing
when adjusting the cutting height.
Fuel Safety
•
Fuel is extremely flammable and highly explosive.
A fire or explosion from fuel can burn you and
others and can damage property.
– To prevent a static charge from igniting the fuel,
place the container and/or machine directly on
the ground before filling, not in a vehicle or on
an object.
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– Fill the fuel tank outdoors, in an open area,
when the engine is cold. Wipe up any fuel that
spills.
– Do not handle fuel when smoking or around an
open flame or sparks.
– Do not remove the fuel cap or add fuel to the
tank while the engine is running or hot.
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Length Width Height
150 cm 58 cm
(59 in) (23 in)
107 cm
(42 in)