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Operator’s Manual

FORM NO. 3319–572GB

53cm Recycler

Walk Power Mower

Model No. 20786–8900001 & Up
Model No. 20787–8900001 & Up

Summary of Contents for 20786

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual FORM NO 3319 572GB 53cm Recycler Walk Power Mower Model No 20786 8900001 Up Model No 20787 8900001 Up ...

Page 2: ...ted in USA i Figures 2302 1 1 Model and serial number engraved in mower housing 492 1 Handle knob 2 Control cable 3 Handle stud 4 Handle latch 5 Cable tie 210 1 Rope guide 2 Starter rope 1914 1 Discharge door handle 2 Plug rotated clockwise 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 3: ...ii 1915 1 Spring clip m 2826 1 Battery case 2 Battery 3 Carriage bolt 2 4 Flat washer 2 5 Lock nut 2 6 Battery terminal m 3665 284 1 Oil fill tube 2 Dipstick m 3665 1 Fuel tank cap 2 Primer 5 6 7 8 ...

Page 4: ...elled control bar 4 Key switch 5 Recoil starter electric start model m 3662 1 Spark plug wire 488 1 Control bar 2 RUN SHIFT position 3 DRIVE position 1912 1 Bag frame on retaining post 2 Pin contacting catch 3 Handle fully forward Discharge door closed 9 10 11 12 ...

Page 5: ... 1 Pin locked in bag notch 971 1 Sparse normal grass cutting scale 2 Lush grass cutting scale 788 1 Height of cut lever ÎÎÎÎÎ ÎÎÎÎÎ ÎÎÎÎÎ m 3664 1 Knob 2 Cover 3 Foam pre cleaner 4 Paper cartridge 13 14 15 16 ...

Page 6: ...v 1 1 0 020 5 mm m 3663 1 1 Oil fill tube m 3638 3 4 2 1 1 Cable clamp screw 2 Governor control lever 3 Throttle cable 4 Casing 489 1 1 Control knob 1 2 4 cm 17 18 19 20 21 ...

Page 7: ... 1 Brake lever 2 Handle 3 Nut 4 Cable conduit 973 2 1 3 1 Blade 2 Accelerator 3 Blade bolt 270 1 1 1 2 3 4 A B C 1 Sail 2 Flat part of blade 3 Wear 4 Slot formed 153 1 1 Sharpen at this angle only 276 1 1 Grease fitting 22 23 24 25 26 ...

Page 8: ...r cap 2 Fuse holder bottom 3 Fuse 4 Tab 2 1 2 3 m 2858 1 Washout fitting 2 Quick disconnect coupling 3 Hose 979 1 Kicker plates 1 Belt cover 2 Screws 760 1 Side discharge chute 141 1 Dethatcher attachment 27 28 29 30 31 32 ...

Page 9: ...of us at Toro want you to be completely satisfied with your new product so feel free to contact your local Authorized Service Dealer for help with service genuine Toro parts or other information you may require Whenever you contact your Authorized Service Dealer or the factory always know the model and serial numbers of your product These numbers will help the Service Dealer or Service Representat...

Page 10: ...r hazards occurring to other people or their property Preparation 1 While mowing always wear substantial footwear and long trousers Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals 2 Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all objects which may be thrown by the machine 3 WARNING Petrol is highly flammable Store fuel in containers specifically desi...

Page 11: ...of the discharge chute 17 Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times 18 Never pick up or carry a lawnmower while the engine is running 19 Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire before clearing blockages or unclogging chute before checking cleaning or working on the lawnmower after striking a foreign object Inspect the lawnmowe...

Page 12: ...l of 7 27 m s based on measurement of identical machines per ISO 5349 procedures Symbol Glossary Safety alert triangle symbol within triangle indicates a hazard Do not open or remove safety shields while engine is running Safety alert symbol Rotating blade can cut off toes or fingers Stay clear of mower blade as long as engine is running Read operator s manual To avoid blade failure when mulching ...

Page 13: ... mower Keep deflector shield in place Disengage Stop engine before leaving operator position Battery charging condition Hourmeter elapsed operating hours Fuel Fast Neutral Slow First gear Decreasing Increasing Second gear Grease lubrication point Third gear Engine start Cutting element basic symbol ...

Page 14: ...rt aid Wheel Push primer three times Wheel traction Properly dispose of batteries Lower control bar Insert key in ignition switch Raise control bar Turn key in ignition switch Raise lower control bar Move control Raise lower control bar Move control forward Raise control bar ...

Page 15: ...han the discharge tunnel opening rotate the plug clockwise slightly while inserting it Fig 4 Make sure the arrow on the plug decal is pointing upwards 4 Push the plug all the way in until the spring clip on the bottom of the plug clicks into place locking the plug securely into the discharge tunnel Fig 5 Release discharge door handle to lock top of plug Before Starting Fill Crankcase With Oil Fill...

Page 16: ...products Unleaded gasoline burns cleaner extends engine life and promotes good starting by reducing the build up of combustion chamber deposits In countries other than U S A leaded gasoline may be used if it is commercially available and unleaded is unavailable IMPORTANT Do not mix oil with the gasoline Do not use gasoline that has been stored in an approved container from one season to the next T...

Page 17: ... of the summer it is generally best to cut grass at the C D or E height of cut settings Only about 1 3 of the grass blade should be cut off Cutting below the C setting is not recommended unless grass is sparse or it is late fall when grass growth begins to slow down When cutting grass over six inches tall you may want to first mow using the highest height of cut setting and a slower walking speed ...

Page 18: ...nning When engine starts regulate engine speed as desired If the battery s charge is too weak to start the engine the engine can be started with the recoil starter Fig 9 Allow the engine to warm up During warm up the equipment can be operated 6 MANUAL STARTING Squeeze control bar against handle Pull recoil starter out until positive engagement results then pull vigorously to start the engine When ...

Page 19: ...he top of the plug 4 To remove the plug move the discharge door handle rearwards while at the same time lift up the spring clip on the bottom of the plug When the plug is unlocked pull it out of the discharge tunnel Using Grass Bag Occasionally you may wish to use the grass bag for bagging extra long grass lush grass or leaves 1 Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop Remove key from swi...

Page 20: ...ng in any mowing condition Fig 14 Use the SPARSE NORMAL scale during the warm summer season for the majority of your mowing The LUSH scale is for thick moist succulent grass that grows most often in the spring In general it is recommended that Grass length should usually be cut at the C D or E settings or maintained at 5 1 cm to7 6 cm in height Cutting below the C setting is not recommended unless...

Page 21: ...ty 1 Stop engine and pull wire off spark plug Fig 10 Remove key from switch on electric start model 2 Remove two 2 knobs securing air cleaner cover to engine Fig 16 3 Lift cover off Clean cover thoroughly 4 Carefully remove pre cleaner If pre cleaner is dirty carefully wash it in a solution of liquid soap and warm water Rinse in clear water Allow to dry thoroughly before using 5 If paper cartridge...

Page 22: ...spark plug wire Adjusting Throttle Throttle control adjustment may be required if engine does not start or stop Whenever a new throttle control cable is installed throttle must be adjusted 1 Stop engine and pull wire off spark plug Fig 10 Remove key from switch on electric start model 2 Loosen cable clamp screw until throttle cable slides Fig 19 3 Move governor control lever throttle cable and cas...

Page 23: ...from wire Then tighten nut Inspecting Removing Sharpening Blade Always mow with a sharp blade A sharp blade cuts cleanly and without tearing or shredding the grass blades like a dull blade 1 Drain gasoline Refer to Draining Gasoline section 2 Run engine until it dies Try starting engine once more to make sure gas is out of carburetor 3 Pull wire off spark plug Fig 10 Remove key from switch on elec...

Page 24: ... Spin wheels to distribute oil into bushings Wipe up excess oil 2 Move rear wheel height of cut levers to C setting Wipe grease fittings with clean rag Fig 26 Install grease gun onto fitting and gently apply 2 or 3 pumps of 2 Multi Purpose Lithium Base Grease Excess pressure may damage seals Charging Battery electric start model Although a new battery is not fully charged a partial charge of 4 hou...

Page 25: ...garden hose 2 Attach a quick disconnect coupling sold separately to the end of the garden hose Attach coupling to mower washout fitting and turn water on high Fig 28 3 Start the engine 4 Let mower run for two minutes 5 Stop the engine 6 Turn the water off and remove coupling from the washout fitting 7 Restart mower and let it run for one minute to dry out moisture on the mower and its components 8...

Page 26: ...an alcohol or an ether remove all fuel from tank and run engine until it stops from lack of fuel before storing Fuel can be left in gas tank only if a fuel stabilizer is added to gasoline before storing Toro does not recommend stabilizers with an alcohol base such as ethanol methanol or isopropyl Use fuel stabilizer in recommended quantities as specified on container Under normal conditions fuel a...

Page 27: ...wing accessories may be purchased at your local authorized TORO Service Dealer 1 Side Discharge Kit Model No 59113 Installs in seconds Rear mounted in place of the grass bag Disperses clippings while trimming on both sides Fig 31 2 Dethatcher Kit Model No 59131 Installs in minutes Front mounted for easy maneuverability Fig 32 Spring tines loosen thatch for clean vacuuming into grass bag and conven...

Page 28: ...ealer How Do You Get Service If the starting performance of your TORO GTS 200 Engine should diminish to the point where it will not start in one or two pulls by a normal able bodied adult you should follow the procedures below 1 Contact any Authorized TORO Service Dealer or the TORO Distributor 2 He will either instruct you to return the product to him or recommend another Authorized TORO Service ...

Page 29: ...cluding A First time starts after extended period of non use or seasonal storage B Cool temperature starts such as those found in early spring and late autumn may require an additional pull or two applies to rotary products only C Improper starting procedures If you are having difficulty starting your unit please check the Operator s Manual to ensure you are using the correct starting procedures T...

Page 30: ...the following maintenance after every 25 operating hours more often in dusty and dirty conditions Follow the procedures in this Operator s Manual and record information on this chart Date Hours Used Change Oil Doesn t apply to 2 Cycle Service Air Cleaner Lubricate Wheels Check Spark Plug Mower Storage ...

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