Toro 20381 User Manual

machine.ContactanyAuthorizedToroServiceDealer
toobtaintheproperHighAltitudeKitandhigh-altitude
labelforyourmachine.Tolocateadealerconvenientto
you,accessourwebsiteatwww.Toro.comorcontactour
ToroCustomerCareDepartmentatthenumber(s)listed
inyourEmissionControlWarrantyStatement.
Removethekitfromtheengineandrestoretheengine
toitsoriginalfactorycongurationwhenrunningthe
engineunder1500m(5,000ft).Donotoperateanengine
thathasbeenconvertedforhigh-altitudeuseatlower
altitudes;otherwise,youcouldoverheatanddamage
theengine.
Ifyouareunsurewhetherornotyourmachinehasbeen
convertedforhigh-altitudeuse,lookforthefollowing
label(Figure3).
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Figure3
Contents
Introduction..................................................................1
Safety...........................................................................2
GeneralSafety.........................................................2
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................3
Setup............................................................................5
1AssemblingandUnfoldingtheHandle.....................5
2InstallingtheRecoil-starterRopeintheRope
Guide.................................................................5
3FillingtheEnginewithOil......................................6
4ChargingtheBattery..............................................6
5AssemblingtheGrassBag......................................6
ProductOverview..........................................................8
Operation.....................................................................8
BeforeOperation.......................................................8
BeforeOperationSafety...........................................8
FillingtheFuelTank................................................9
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..................................9
AdjustingtheHandleHeight.....................................9
AdjustingtheCuttingHeight....................................10
DuringOperation.....................................................10
DuringOperatingSafety..........................................10
StartingtheEngine.................................................11
UsingtheSelf-PropelDrive.....................................12
ShuttingofftheEngine...........................................12
RecyclingtheClippings...........................................12
BaggingtheClippings.............................................13
OperatingTips......................................................15
AfterOperation........................................................16
AfterOperatingSafety............................................16
CleaningundertheMachine.....................................16
FoldingtheHandle.................................................16
Maintenance.................................................................18
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................18
MaintenanceSafety.................................................18
PreparingforMaintenance.......................................18
ReplacingtheAirCleaner........................................19
ChangingtheEngineOil.........................................19
ChargingtheBattery...............................................20
ReplacingtheFuse..................................................20
LubricatingtheWheelGears....................................21
ReplacingtheBlade................................................21
AdjustingtheSelf-PropelDrive................................22
Storage........................................................................23
PreparingtheMachineforStorage............................23
RemovetheMachinefromStorage............................23
Safety
ThismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewithENISO
5395:2013andANSIB71.1-2012.
GeneralSafety
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand
ofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto
avoidseriouspersonalinjury.
Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintendeduse
couldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
•ReadandunderstandthecontentsofthisOperator’sManual
beforestartingtheengine.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmovingcomponents
ofthemachine.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguardsandother
safetyprotectivedevicesinplaceandworkingonthe
machine.
•Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keepbystandersa
safedistanceawayfromthemachine.
•Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingarea.Neverallow
childrentooperatethemachine.
•Stopthemachineandshutofftheenginebeforeservicing,
fueling,oruncloggingthemachine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecanresult
ininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,complywith
thesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspayattentiontothe
safety-alertsymbol,whichmeansCaution,Warning,or
Danger—personalsafetyinstruction.Failuretocomplywith
theseinstructionsmayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
Youcanndadditionalitemsofsafetyinformationintheir
respectivesectionsthroughoutthismanual.
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Toro 20381 Specifications

General

Brand	Toro
Model	20381
Category	Lawn Mower
Power Source	Gasoline
Engine	Briggs & Stratton
Engine Displacement	163cc
Cutting Width	21 inches
Deck Material	Steel
Mulching Capability	Yes
Bagging Capability	Yes
Side Discharge	Yes
Fuel Type	Unleaded Gasoline
Start Type	Recoil
Type	Walk-Behind
Fuel Capacity	0.25 gallons
Wheel Size	8 inches
Cutting Height	1.0 - 4.0 in (2.5 - 10 cm)