Toro 20487, Operator'S Manual

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1999
The Toro Company
All Rights Reserved
Printed in USA
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Contents
Page
Introduction 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Lawn Mower Safety 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety and Instruction Decals 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assembly 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Handle 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Starter Rope 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Starting 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling the Crankcase with Oil 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling the Fuel Tank with Gasoline 8 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the Engine 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stopping the Engine 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Self-propel Drive 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pulling the Lawn Mower Rearward 10 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Control Bar Operation 10 . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Cutting Height 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Tips 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Maintenance Schedule 15 . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Engine Oil Level 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the Engine Oil 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Underside of the Lawn Mower
Housing 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Air Filter 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Spark Plug 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubricating the Lawn Mower 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning under the Blade Brake Clutch (BBC)
Shield 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintaining the Blade 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Self-propel Drive Cable 22 . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning under the Belt Cover 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Throttle 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emptying the Fuel Tank 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the Fuel System 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the Engine 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Information 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing from Storage 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessories 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Federal and California Emission Control
Warranty Statement 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive
harm.
Introduction
Thank you for choosing a Toro product. We want you to
be completely satisfied with your new purchase.
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 contact your Authorized Service Dealer or
the factory for help with service, genuine Toro parts, or
additional information, have the model number and the
serial number of your product handy. You will find the
model number and serial number decal on the product as
illustrated in Figure 1.
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Figure 1
1. Model number and serial number decal
Write the product model number and serial number in the
space below:
Model No.
Serial No.