Toro 20058, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...rthy of special attention Warning The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Important This engine is not equipped with a spark arrester muffler It is a violation of California Public Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate this engine on any forest covered brush covered or grass covered lan...

Page 2: ... trouble Always wear eye protection when operating machine See manufacturer s instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories Only use accessories approved by the manufacturer Slope Operation Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents which can result in severe injury Operation on all slopes require extra caution If you feel uneasy on a slope do not mow it Mow a...

Page 3: ...closed area General Service Never operate machine in a closed area Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris Allow machine to cool before storing If you strike a f...

Page 4: ...tential danger Replace damaged decals Manufacturer s Mark 1 Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer 104 7402 104 7403 104 7953 1 Warning read the Operator s Manual for information on charging the battery contains lead do not discard 2 Read the Operator s Manual 105 1295 ...

Page 5: ...e 2 Control bar lock 3 Upper and lower handle knobs 4 4 Battery not shown 5 Fuel tank cap 6 Side discharge 7 Air filter 8 Primer 9 Spark plug 10 Cutting height lever 4 11 Oil fill Dipstick 12 Recoil start handle 13 Electric starter 14 Blade control bar m 5630 m 5637 m 8092 2 1 3 4 1 Grass bag 2 Side discharge chute 3 Battery charger 4 Rear discharge plug installed ...

Page 6: ...ndle Warning Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can damage the cables causing an unsafe operating condition S Do not damage the cables when folding or unfolding the handle S If a cable is damaged contact an Authorized Service Dealer 1 Carefully move the upper handle forward until the handle halves are in line and nest together m 8108 m 8109 A B 2 Tighten the upper handle knobs as tight as ...

Page 7: ...l with an API service classification of SF SG SH SJ SL or higher 3 Install the dipstick securely Important Change the engine oil after the first 5 operating hours change it yearly thereafter Refer to Changing the Engine Oil on page 17 Before Operating Danger Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others S To prevent a static charge from ign...

Page 8: ...the Battery on page 17 Filling the Fuel Tank Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded regular gasoline from a major name brand service station Important To reduce starting problems add fuel stabilizer to the fuel all season mixing it with gasoline less than 30 days old 1 2 in 1 cm m m 8099 m 5571 Checking the Engine Oil Level 1 Remove the dipstick wipe it clean and fully install the dipstick m 8099 ...

Page 9: ...all rearward m 5629a m 8098 m 8100 E 3 1 4 inch 8 cm F 3 3 4 inch 10 cm G 4 1 4 inch 11 cm A 1 1 4 inch 3 cm B 1 3 4 inch 4 cm C 2 1 4 inch 6 cm D 2 3 4 inch 7 cm Adjusting the Handle Height You may raise or lower the handle to a position comfortable for you 1 Remove the lower handle knobs and lock washers that attach the lower handle ends to the handle brackets m 8097 2 Insert the bolt through th...

Page 10: ...o the Run position and pull the recoil starter at the engine B m 5592a m 4268 A m 8201 3 If the mower does not start in 1 or 2 pulls or within 5 seconds using the electric starter press the primer button 1 or 2 times and try starting it again Note If the mower still does not start contact an Authorized Service Dealer Using the Self propel Drive To operate the self propel drive simply walk with you...

Page 11: ...ade Brake Clutch Operation Check the control bar before each use to ensure that the blade brake clutch BBC system is operating properly Using the Grass Bag You can use the grass bag to perform an additional test to check the BBC mechanism 1 Install the empty grass bag on the mower 2 Start the engine 3 Engage the blade Note The bag should begin to inflate indicating that the blade is engaged and ro...

Page 12: ... mower and check the newspaper ball Note If the newspaper ball did not go under the mower repeat steps 4 through 10 11 If the newspaper is unravelled or shredded the blade did not stop properly which could result in an unsafe operating condition Contact an Authorized Service Dealer Recycling the Clippings Your mower comes from the factory ready to recycle the grass and leaf clippings back into the...

Page 13: ...ge 14 before bagging the clippings Warning The blade is sharp contacting the blade can result in serious personal injury Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position Installing the Grass Bag 1 Raise and hold up the rear door 2 Remove the rear discharge plug 1 2 m 8157 3 Install the bag onto the door rod m 8158 m 8159 4 Lower the rear door m 8212 Remov...

Page 14: ...immediately stop the engine disconnect the wire from the spark plug and examine the mower for damage For best performance install a new blade before the cutting season begins Replace the blade when necessary with a Toro replacement blade Cutting Grass Cut only about a third of the grass blade at a time Do not cut below the 2 1 4 inch 6 cm setting unless the grass is sparse or it is late fall when ...

Page 15: ...sing the blade control bar if it does not contact an Authorized Service Dealer Refer to Checking the Blade Brake Clutch Operation on page 11 Remove grass clippings and dirt from under the housing Refer to Cleaning the Mower on page 18 1 Month 5 Hours 1 Charge the Battery Refer to Charging the Battery on page 17 1 Year 25 Hours 1 Replace the air filter replace it more frequently in dusty operating ...

Page 16: ...e Before tipping the mower to change the oil or replace the blade allow the fuel tank to run dry through normal usage If you must tip the mower prior to running out of fuel use a hand fuel pump to remove the fuel Always tip the mower onto its side with the air filter up Warning Tipping the mower may cause the fuel to leak Gasoline is flammable explosive and can cause personal injury Run the engine...

Page 17: ...productive harm Wash hands after handling battery Charge the battery for 24 hours initially then only as needed thereafter Always use the charger in a sheltered area and charge the battery at room temperature 70 F or 22 C whenever possible Note The engine is equipped with an alternator Running the engine helps to maintain the battery charge during the mowing season 1 Connect the charger to the mow...

Page 18: ...tch Shield Clean the blade brake clutch BBC shield at least every 25 operating hours or yearly to prevent the blade from stalling while you mow 1 Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug Refer to Preparing for Maintenance on page 16 2 Tip the mower onto its side with the air filter up 3 Remove the 2 blade nuts A and the stiffener B 4 Remove the blade C 5 Remove the blade driver D and dis...

Page 19: ...g add 1 oz 30 ml of oil through the spark plug hole and pull the starter rope slowly several times to distribute oil throughout the cylinder to prevent cylinder corrosion during the off season 7 Loosely install the spark plug 8 Tighten all nuts bolts and screws 9 Charge the battery for 24 hours then unplug the battery charger and store the mower in an unheated area If you must store the mower in a...

Page 20: ...n of Toro approved attachments and accessories are available for use with the machine to enhance and expand its capabilities Contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Distributor or go to www toro com for a list of all approved attachments and accessories ...

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Page 22: ...nd carburetor adjustments Oil change and lubrication Repairs or adjustments due to the following failure to follow proper maintenance procedures rotary mower blade striking an object contaminants in the fuel system improper fuel or fuel mixture consult your operator s manual if in doubt failure to drain the fuel system prior to any period of non use over three months operation misuse neglect or ac...

Page 23: ...Date Storage Preparation Check Spark Plug Lubricate Wheels mowers only Change Oil does not apply to two cycle Air Cleaner Service mowers only Hours Used Part No 374 0018 Rev E ...

Page 24: ...tem coverage on some products and the Toro Starting Guarantee on GTS Engine This express warranty does not cover Cost of regular maintenance service or parts such as filters fuel lubricants oil changes spark plugs blade sharpening worn blade cable linkage adjustments or brake and clutch adjustments Any product or part which has been altered or misused or required replacement or repair due to accid...