1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Toro Manuals
  4. Lawn Mower
  5. 20040
  6. Operator's manual

Toro 20040 Operator's Manual

Recycler walk-behind power mower
Hide thumbs Also See for 20040:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Recycler
Walk-Behind Power Mower
Model No.: 20040–9900001 & Up
Operator's Manual
Para obtener una versión gratis de este manual en español, escriba a la dirección indicada
más abajo. Asegúrese de indicar el modelo y el número de serie de 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.
FORM NO. 3322–245
Domestic English (EN)

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Toro 20040

Summary of Contents for Toro 20040

  • Page 1 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)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Unpacking the Mower ..... . All of us at Toro want you to be completely satisfied with Assembling the Handle .

  • Page 3: Safety

    DANGER signals an extreme hazard that will cause This mower is designed for cutting and recycling grass or, serious injury or death if the recommended precautions when equipped with a grass bag, for catching cut grass. are not followed. Any use for purposes other than these could prove dangerous to the operator or bystanders.

  • Page 4: While Operating

    After striking a foreign object or if mower vibrates best performance and continued safety certification of abnormally, stop the engine and remove the wire from the mower, use genuine Toro replacement parts and the spark plug. Check the mower for damage and accessories. Replacement parts and accessories made make all repairs before using it again.

  • Page 5: Safety And Instruction Decals

    Safety 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. ON MOWER HOUSING ON MOWER HOUSING ON MOWER HOUSING (Part No.

  • Page 6: Before Starting

    1626 Figure 3 1. Dipstick 6. If the level is low, add enough oil to raise the level to the FULL mark on the dipstick. m–4204 IMPORTANT: Do not fill above the FULL mark Figure 2 because the engine could be damaged when started. 1.

  • Page 7: Operation

    Stabilizer/Conditioner is a petroleum distillate based fuel tank or container opening at all times until product. Toro does not recommend stabilizers with an fueling is complete. alcohol base such as ethanol, methanol, or isopropyl.

  • Page 8: Stopping The Engine

    Adjusting the Cutting Height 3. Pull the starter handle lightly until resistance is felt, then pull it sharply (Fig. 7). Allow the rope return to the handle slowly. Each wheel is adjusted individually with a wheel height adjustment lever. Cutting heights are 1, 1-1/2, 2, 2-1/2, 3 and 3-1/2 inches (25, 38, 51, 64, 74 and 86 mm).

  • Page 9: Maintenance

    Alternate the mowing direction. This helps disperse Replace the blade when necessary with an original clippings over the lawn for even fertilization. Toro replacement blade. If the finished lawn appearance is unsatisfactory, try one Only mow dry grass or leaves. Wet grass and leaves...

  • Page 10: Air Filter

    Check stopping time every 50 hours or at the start of each mowing season. Blade Blade Brake must stop within 3 seconds of releasing bail; if not, see your Authorized Toro Service Dealer for repair. Lubrication Grease rear height adjustor brackets.

  • Page 11: Draining Gasoline

    WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Gasoline is extremely flammable, highly explosive and under certain conditions can cause personal injury or property damage. Ï Ï Ï Ï Ï Ï WHAT CAN HAPPEN Tipping the mower may cause fuel leakage from the carburetor or fuel tank. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD m-3664 Avoid fuel spills by running the engine dry or...

  • Page 12: Adjusting The Self-Propel Cable

    1002 Figure 12 m–4205 1. Spark plug wire Figure 15 1. Cable jacket 3. Nut 2. Clean around the spark plug and remove it from the 2. Cable support 4. Upper handle cylinder head. IMPORTANT: Replace a cracked, fouled, or dirty 3.

  • Page 13: Inspecting The Blade

    1. Stop the engine and pull the wire off of the spark plug (Fig. 12). 2. Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank. Refer to the Draining Gasoline section, page 11. WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Gasoline is extremely flammable, highly explosive and under certain conditions can cause personal injury or property damage.

  • Page 14: Lubricating The Self-Propel Drive

    Installing the Blade 1. Position the blade onto the spindle and blade driver, with the curved blade tips pointing toward the mower and the blade driver nesting in the recess of the blade (Fig. 19). 2. Install the accelerator, lock washer, and blade bolt (Fig.

  • Page 15: Cleaning The Underside Of The Mower Housing

    Cleaning the Underside of the 1. Pull the wire off of the spark plug (Fig. 12). Mower Housing 2. Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank. Refer to the Draining Gasoline section, page 11. To ensure best performance, keep the underside of the mower housing clean.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Your mower was designed and built for trouble-free operation. Check the following components and items carefully. If a problem continues, see your Authorized Toro Service Dealer. PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine will not start 1. Fill fuel tank with fresh gasoline 2.

  • Page 17: Storage

    Blade, page 12. 4. Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws. We recommend Toro Fuel Conditioner to stabilize fuel for storage. If possible, the last fuel fill of the year should be 5. Lubricate the wheels. Refer to Lubricating the treated with Toro Fuel Conditioner.
  • Page 18 5. Install the spark plug and torque it to 15 ft.-lbs. (20 N m). 6. Perform the recommended maintenance procedures. Refer to the Maintenance section, page 9. 7. Fill the fuel tank (Fig. 26) with fresh, clean gasoline. 1626 Figure 26 1.
  • Page 20 The manufacturer is not liable to cover failures of warranted parts caused by the use of add–on or modified parts. Toro is liable for damages to other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty.
  • Page 21 How to Get Warranty Service: Should you feel your TORO Product requires warranty service, contact the dealer who sold you the product or any Authorized TORO Service Dealer or TORO Master Service Dealer. The Yellow Pages of your telephone directory is a good reference source.

  • Page 23: The Toro Starting Guarantee

    How Do You Get Service? If the starting performance of your Toro GTS–5 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.

  • Page 24: Warranty

    Some states do not allow limitation on how long implied warranties last, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. The Toro Company is not liable for indirect, incidental or consequential damages in connection with the use of the product, in- cluding any cost or expense of providing substitute equipment or service during periods of malfunction or non–use.

Table of Contents