Toro 20340, Operator'S Manual

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Figure 3
1. Handle lock engaged
position 2. Handle lock disengaged
positions
3. Set the handle lock in one of the two positions ( Figure
4 ) until the pin clicks in place to lock the handle into
the operating position.
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Figure 4
1. Handle lock 2. Pin positions
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Installing the Recoil-starter
Rope in the Rope Guide
No Parts Required
Procedure
Important:
To start the engine safely and easily
whenever you use the machine, install the recoil-starter
rope in the rope guide.
Hold the blade-control bar to the upper handle and pull the
recoil-starter rope through the rope guide on the handle
(
Figure 5 ).
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Figure 5
1. Recoil-starter rope 2. Rope guide
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Filling the Engine with Oil
No Parts Required
Procedure
Important:
Your machine does not come with oil in
the engine, but it does come with a bottle of oil. Before
starting the engine, fill the engine with oil.
Engine oil capacity: 0.47 L (16 oz)
Oil viscosity: SAE 30 or SAE 10W-30 detergent oil
API service classification: SJ or higher
1. Move the machine to a level surface.
2. Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap
counterclockwise and pulling it out (
Figure 6 ).
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