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Troubleshooting

Toro designed and built your lawn mower for trouble-free operation. Check the following components and items carefully,
and refer to Maintenance on page 11 for more information. If a problem continues, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.

Problem

Possible Causes

Corrective Action

Engine does not start

1. The fuel tank is empty or the

fuel system contains stale fuel.

2. The primer has not been

pushed in.

3. The wire is not connected to

the spark plug.

4. The spark plug is pitted, fouled,

or the gap is incorrect.

1. Drain and/or fill the fuel tank

with fresh gasoline. If the
problem persists, contact an
Authorized Service Dealer.

2. Push the primer in 3 times.

3. Connect the wire to the spark

plug.

4. Check the spark plug and

adjust the gap if necessary.
Replace the spark plug if it is
pitted, fouled, or cracked.

Engine starts hard or loses power

1. The fuel tank contains stale

fuel.

2. The fuel cap vent hole is

plugged.

3. The air filter element is dirty

and is restricting the air flow.

4. The underside of the lawn

mower deck contains clippings
and debris.

5. The spark plug is pitted, fouled,

or the gap is incorrect.

6. The engine oil level is low or

the oil is dirty.

1. Drain and fill the fuel tank with

fresh gasoline.

2. Clean the fuel cap vent hole or

replace the fuel cap.

3. Clean the air filter pre-cleaner

and/or replace the paper air
filter.

4. Clean the underside of the lawn

mower deck.

5. Check the spark plug and

adjust the gap if necessary.
Replace the spark plug if it is
pitted, fouled, or cracked.

6. Check the engine oil. Change

the oil if it is dirty or add oil if it
is low.

Engine runs rough

1. The wire is not connected to

the spark plug.

2. The spark plug is pitted, fouled,

or the gap is incorrect.

3. The air filter element is dirty

and is restricting the air flow.

1. Connect the wire to the spark

plug.

2. Check the spark plug and

adjust the gap if necessary.
Replace the spark plug if it is
pitted, fouled, or cracked.

3. Clean the air filter pre-cleaner

and/or replace the paper air
filter.

Summary of Contents for 20033

Page 1: ...su producto Pour obtenir gratuitement une version en français de ce manuel écrivez à l adresse ci dessous N oubliez pas d indiquer les numéros de modèle et de série de votre produit The Toro Company Attn Parts Dept 8111 Lyndale Ave S Bloomington MN 55420 1196 Domestic English EN Form No 3327 157 Super Recycler Walk Power Lawn Mower Model No 20033 Serial No 220000001 and Up ...

Page 2: ...he Starter Rope 7 Before Starting 7 Filling the Crankcase with Oil 7 Filling the Fuel Tank with Gasoline 8 Reviewing the Maintenance Schedule 9 Operation 9 Controls 9 Starting the Engine 9 Stopping the Engine 9 Adjusting the Cutting Height 10 Operating Tips 10 Maintenance 11 Recommended Maintenance Schedule 11 Checking the Engine Oil Level 12 Cleaning the Underside of the Housing 12 Page Replacing...

Page 3: ...struction because it has to do with safety Failure to comply with the instruction may result in personal injury General Lawn Mower Safety The following instructions have been adapted from the ANSI OPEI standard B71 1 1998 and ISO standard 5395 1990 E Information or terminology specific to Toro lawn mowers is enclosed in parenthesis This lawn mower is capable of amputating hands and feet and of thr...

Page 4: ...perate the lawn mower with damaged or missing guards or shields or without safety devices such as deflectors and grass catchers in place Do not change the speed settings on the engine Disengage all blade and drive clutches before starting the engine Start the engine carefully according to instructions and with feet well away from the blade s Do not tilt the lawn mower when starting the engine unle...

Page 5: ...soline vapors are explosive Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly Keep the lawn mower free of grass leaves or other debris buildup Clean up any oil or fuel that spills Stop and inspect the lawn mower if you strike an object Repair the lawn mower if necessary before starting the engine Never attempt to make wheel height adjustments while the engine is running Grass...

Page 6: ...ty and Instruction Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger Replace any decal that is damaged or lost 43 8480 93 0248 99 6018 ...

Page 7: ...le tie 6 Move the handle backward 7 Move the support brackets inward while you position the handle studs into the center hole of the brackets Fig 3 Note If the handle height is not satisfactory adjust it by placing the handle stud into a different hole 8 Secure the cable to the upper handle section with a cable tie Fig 3 Installing the Starter Rope Pull the starter rope through the rope guide on t...

Page 8: ... the fuel tank outdoors in an open area and when the engine is cold Wipe up any gasoline that spills Do not fill the fuel tank completely full Add gasoline to the fuel tank until the level is 1 4 to 1 2 in 6 to 13 mm below the bottom of the filler neck This empty space in the tank allows the gasoline to expand Never smoke when handling gasoline and stay away from an open flame or where a spark may...

Page 9: ...il are on the upper handle as shown in Figure 6 m 3712 1 3 2 Figure 6 1 Blade control bail 2 Upper handle 3 Starter handle Starting the Engine 1 Connect the wire to the spark plug Fig 7 1344 1 2 Figure 7 1 Primer 2 Spark plug wire 2 Push in the primer 3 times waiting one second between each push Fig 7 Note If the temperature is 55 F 13 C or below push in the primer 5 times waiting one second betwe...

Page 10: ...eplacement blade Mow only dry grass or leaves Wet grass and leaves tend to clump on the yard and can cause the lawn mower to plug or the engine to stall Wet grass or leaves can cause serious injury if you slip and contact the blade Mow only in dry conditions Warning Clean the underside of the lawn mower deck after each mowing See Cleaning the Underside of the Housing on page 12 Keep the engine in ...

Page 11: ...Procedure Each Use Check the engine oil level Refer to Checking the Engine Oil Level on page 12 Check the stopping time of the blade brake The blade must stop within 3 seconds of releasing the bail if it does not contact an Authorized Service Dealer for repair Remove grass clippings and dirt from under the housing Refer to Cleaning the Underside of the Housing on page 12 5 Hours Check the blade an...

Page 12: ...ait for all moving parts to stop If the underside of the lawn mower deck has excessive grass buildup wait for 30 minutes and repeat steps 2 through 6 above Scraping Method Tipping the lawn mower may cause the fuel to leak from the carburetor or the fuel tank Gasoline is extremely flammable highly explosive and under certain conditions can cause personal injury or property damage Avoid fuel spills ...

Page 13: ...seal 6 Torque the spark plug to 15 ft lb 20 N m 7 Connect the wire to the spark plug Changing the Engine Oil Change the oil after the first 5 operating hours and then after every 50 hours or every season Run the engine just before changing the oil to warm the oil Warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants Note Change the oil after every 25 hours when operating under a heavy load or in hig...

Page 14: ...r on its left side air filter up Fig 13 757 Figure 13 Important Move the blade as little as possible to avoid future staring problems Inspecting the Blade Carefully examine the blade for sharpness and wear especially where the flat and the curved parts meet Fig 14A Because sand and abrasive material can wear away the metal that connects the flat and curved parts of the blade check the blade before...

Page 15: ...lanced Toro blade an accelerator a lock washer and the blade bolt Fig 15 Note The sail part of the blade must point upward toward the top of the housing 2 Torque the blade bolt to 50 ft lb 68 N m Operating the lawn mower without the accelerator in place can cause the blade to flex bend or break resulting in serious injury or death to the operator or bystanders Do not operate the lawn mower without...

Page 16: ...Cover the lawn mower to keep it clean and protected Preparing the Fuel System Gasoline can vaporize if you store it over long periods of time and explode if it comes into contact with an open flame Do not store gasoline over long periods of time Do not store the lawn mower with gasoline in the fuel tank or the carburetor in an enclosure with an open flame For example a furnace or a water heater pi...

Page 17: ...ion Do not pinch stretch or damage the cables Handle the cables with care when folding or unfolding the handle Do not use the lawn mower if one or more of the cables are pinched stretched or damaged Contact your Authorized Service Dealer Warning 1 Carefully unfold the upper handle until it nests with the lower handle then tighten the knobs 2 Check and tighten all fasteners 3 Remove the spark plug ...

Page 18: ... fuel cap vent hole is plugged 3 The air filter element is dirty and is restricting the air flow 4 The underside of the lawn mower deck contains clippings and debris 5 The spark plug is pitted fouled or the gap is incorrect 6 The engine oil level is low or the oil is dirty 1 Drain and fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline 2 Clean the fuel cap vent hole or replace the fuel cap 3 Clean the air filt...

Page 19: ...4 The underside of the lawn mower deck contains clippings and debris 1 Place all 4 wheels at the same height 2 Sharpen and balance the blade 3 Change the mowing pattern 4 Clean the underside of the lawn mower deck Discharge chute plugs 1 The cutting height is too low 2 You are mowing too fast 3 The grass is wet 4 The underside of the lawn mower deck contains clippings and debris 1 Raise the cuttin...

Page 20: ...9255 Canada customers Owner Responsibilities You must maintain your Toro Product by following the maintenance procedures described in the operator s manual Such routine maintenance whether performed by a dealer or by you is at your expense Items and Conditions Not Covered There is no other express warranty except for special emission system coverage on some products and the Toro Starting Guarantee...

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