Toro 20831 - Table of Contents; Introduction

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Printed in the USA
 2002 by The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
This spark ignition system complies with Canadian
ICES-002.
Ce système d’allumage par étincelle de véhicule est
conforme à la norme NMB-002 du Canada.
Contents
Page
Introduction 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Lawn Mower Safety 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound Pressure 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound Power 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vibration 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety and Instruction Decals 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loose Parts 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Handle 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Starter Rope 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Handle Height 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assembling the Grass Bag 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Battery 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Starting 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling the Crankcase with Oil 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling the Fuel Tank with Gasoline 9. . . . . . . . . . .
Reviewing the Maintenance Schedule 10. . . . . . . . .
Operation 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the Engine 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stopping the Engine 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Self-propel Drive 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Cutting Height 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Grass Bag 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Recycler Plug 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Discharge 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Tips 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Maintenance Schedule 14. . . . . . . . .
Checking the Engine Oil Level 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning under the Housing 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Discharge Tunnel and the
Recycler Plug 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Air Filter 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Spark Plug 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Self-propel Drive Cable 17. . . . . . . . .
Lubricating the Self-propel Drive 17. . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the Engine Oil 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintaining the Blade 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning Under the Belt Cover 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Cleaning the Cooling System 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emptying the Fuel Tank 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charging the Battery 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disposing of the Battery 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Fuse 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Folding the Handle 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the Fuel System 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the Engine 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Information 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing From Storage 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction
Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your product properly. The information in this
manual can help you and others avoid injury and product
damage. Although Toro designs and produces safe
products, you are responsible for operating the product
properly and safely.
Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or
additional information, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and
serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates
the location of the model and serial numbers on the
product.
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Figure 1
1. Location of the model and serial numbers
2. Rear door
Write the product model and serial numbers in the space
below:
Model No.
Serial No.