Green Thumb 60020 GT Operator's Manual

20 in. 24 volt cordless lawn mower

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL

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20 in. 24 VOLT

CORDLESS LAWN MOWER

60020 GT

Your lawn mower has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and

operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before

using this product.

Thank you for your purchase.

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Page 1 20 in. 24 VOLT CORDLESS LAWN MOWER 60020 GT Your lawn mower has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS  Introduction ..................................2  General Safety Rules ................................ 3  Specific Safety Rules ..............................3-4  Symbols ..................................5-6  Features ..................................7-8  Assembly ..................................8-10  Operation ...................................10-12  Maintenance ................................13-15  Troubleshooting ................................16  Exploded View/Parts List ............................... 17 ...
Page 3: General Safety Rules
GENERAL SAFETY RULES  Do not operate the equipment while barefoot or when wearing sandals or similar lightweight footwear. Wear WARNING: protective footwear that will protect your feet and improve READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. your footing on slippery surfaces. Failure to follow all instructions listed below and on the ...
Page 4 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES  If the lawn mower strikes a foreign object, follow these  Do not operate charger with a damaged cord or plug, steps: which could cause shorting and electric shock. If • Stop the lawn mower and release the switch control lever. damaged, have the charger replaced by an authorized •...
Page 5: Symbols
SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Volts Voltage Amperes Current Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
Page 6: Save These Instructions
SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Page 7: Features
FEATURES ✟✟✟✟✟✟✟✟ PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Input ...............24 V, DC only Height Adjustments ......1-1/2 in. to 3-3/4 in. No-load Speed ........3,600 r/min. (RPM) Wheel Size ..........7 in. front, 8 in. rear Cutting Path ............... 20 in. Weight ................ 87 lb. GRASS CATCHER SIDE DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR...
Page 8: Assembly
FEATURES ✟✟✟✟✟✟✟✟ KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER MOTOR/BLADE CONTROL ASSEMBLY See Figure 1. The motor/blade control, located on the upper handle of the The safe use of this product requires an understanding of mower, engages and disengages the motor and blade. the information on the product and in this operator’s manual...
Page 9: Installing The Mulching Plug
ASSEMBLY WARNING: HANDLE KNOBS Never operate the mower without the proper safety de- vices in place and working. Never operate the mower with UPPER damaged safety devices. Failure to heed this warning can HANDLE result in serious personal injury. LOWER HANDLE ADJUSTING HANDLE Figure 2.
Page 10: Operation
ASSEMBLY INSTALLING THE GRASS CATCHER See Figure 5. NOTE: When using the grass catcher, do not install either GRASS CATCHER HANDLE the side discharge deflector or the mulching plug. ■ Lift the rear discharge door. ■ Lift the grass catcher by its handle and place under the HOOKS rear discharge door so that the hooks on the grass catcher...
Page 11 OPERATION BATTERY METER See Figure 7. Since the mower battery is shipped in a low charge condi- tion, the battery must be charged before use. The battery has 5 LED lights to indicate battery capacity. These lights will only illuminate when the mower is running. If 3 GREEN lights illuminate, the battery is charged and ready for use.
Page 12: Mowing Tips
OPERATION MOWING TIPS See Figure 10. ■ Make sure the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wires, and other objects that could damage the lawn mower blades or motor. Such objects could be accidentally thrown by SWITCH HOLE the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator and others.
Page 13: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE WARNING: WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Always protect hands by wearing heavy gloves and/or Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause wrapping the cutting edges of the blade with rags and product damage. other material when performing blade maintenance.
Page 14: Sharpening The Blade
MAINTENANCE ■ Place the new blade on the shaft against the fan assembly. Make sure it is installed with the curved ends pointing FAN ASSEMBLY up toward the mower deck and not down toward the ground. ■ Replace the blade insulator and spacer, then thread the blade nut on the shaft and finger tighten.
Page 15: Battery Maintenance
MAINTENANCE REPLACING WHEELS Figure 16. HUBCAP To replace a wheel: ■ Stop the motor and remove the switch key. COTTER PIN ■ Turn the mower on its side. ■ Using a flat blade screwdriver, pry off the hubcap. ■ Remove the cotter pin from the wheel axle, then remove the wheel.
Page 16: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Solution Handle not in position. Carriage bolts not seated properly. Adjust the height of the handle and make sure the carriage bolts are seated properly. Tighten handle knobs. Handle knobs not tightened. Mower not starting. Battery is low in charge. Charge the battery.
Page 17: Exploded View/Parts List
EXPLODED VIEW/PARTS LIST MODEL 60020 GT Part Qty. Description side discharge bracket 3330637 3340237 side discharge spring 3320338 side discharge pin 3110139-1 20 in front wheel axle 3420139 7 in wheel 3411338-1 7 in wheel cover 3110239-1 20 in rear wheel axle...
Page 18: Warranty
WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY, BATTERY POWERED MODELS. This product is manufactured for True Value® Company and is distributed by American Lawn Mower Company/Great States Corporation. American Lawn Mower Company/Great States Corporation, Shelbyville, Indiana, has been making lawn mowers for over 100 years and it warrants to the original owner that each new product and service part is free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace under this warranty any defective product or part from the original date of purchase for two (2) years except for the conditions...
Page 19 NOTES Page 19...
Page 20 60020 GT SERVICE For parts or service, contact your nearest Green Thumb® authorized service dealer. Be sure to provide all relevant information when you call or visit. For the location of the authorized service dealer nearest you, please call 1-800-377-5888 or visit us online at www.reelin.com/greenthumb.aspx.